The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 88045 sells for about $145,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 88045 — Lordsburg
The housing market in 88045 remains stable with low transaction volume and modest price appreciation. Market conditions are driven by local demand in a rural economy, with limited inventory and slow turnover characterizing the current environment.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in a low-cost-of-living environment.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 9.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.5% · poverty 22.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 88045, Hidalgo County NM
Crime rates in Lordsburg are generally consistent with rural New Mexico averages, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools in the area are part of the Lordsburg Municipal School District, which serves a small, rural student population with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger urban districts.
The area faces moderate risks from high winds and occasional flash flooding, typical of the high-desert environment in southwestern New Mexico.
Economic momentum is largely tied to regional logistics, transportation, and agricultural sectors, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Hidalgo County based on state-mandated valuation formulas, with local rates influenced by school district and municipal levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with most residents traveling locally within Lordsburg or along the I-10 corridor for employment.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to the Gila National Forest and local community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and modest demand, primarily serving local workers and transient populations.
The local economy is anchored by transportation, logistics, and government services, with significant influence from the I-10 transit corridor.
The area is served by I-10, providing the primary transit link for regional travel and freight movement.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in the ZIP.
Hidalgo County Central Appraisal District manages property assessments using standard mass appraisal techniques.
Parcels are subject to Lordsburg Municipal School District taxes and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire and wind risk factors common to the high-desert region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 88045 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- SHAKESPEARE GHOST TOWN4.46 mi
- Veterans Park4.45.9 mi
- Veterans Park4.45.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A well-preserved historic ghost town offering tours and local history.
Features exhibits on local history, mining, and the Butterfield Trail.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.