Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Farmington, NM metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Farmington, NM metro area's all-transactions index changed +7.8% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +2.1% for New Mexico and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 28th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +7.8%
- 5-year change
- +52.0%
- Since Q1 1995
- +241%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 28th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Farmington, NM vs New Mexico and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Farmington, NM: 340.8
- New Mexico: 318.0
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | NM | U.S. | Gap vs NM | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +7.8% | +2.1% | +3.0% | +5.7 pts | +4.8 pts |
| 3 years | +25.0% | +13.5% | +12.9% | +11.5 pts | +12.1 pts |
| 5 years | +52.0% | +42.6% | +41.3% | +9.3 pts | +10.7 pts |
| 10 years | +65.8% | +87.6% | +93.3% | −21.8 pts | −27.5 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +241% | +218% | +292% | +22.8 pts | −50.8 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Farmington, NM area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 874 · Farmington, NM area | NM | +7.8% | +52.0% | +241% | 100% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Farmington, NM area
Farmington, NM area's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 14.0% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q3 2021, about 13.5 years after the top. Today it sits +51.4% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q1 2014 | -14.0% | Q3 2021 (13.5 yrs) | +51.4% |
| NM | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -15.7% | Q2 2019 (11.2 yrs) | +69.4% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Farmington, NM area's index has changed +53.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | NM after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +3.8% | -1.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +13.8% | +3.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +22.5% | +15.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +19.2% | +34.9% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +53.9% | +43.6% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Farmington, NM area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +219% | $957,611 |
| Q2 2000 | +168% | $805,302 |
| Q2 2005 | +82.5% | $547,565 |
| Q2 2010 | +63.6% | $490,711 |
| Q2 2015 | +69.6% | $508,861 |
| Q2 2020 | +62.2% | $486,554 |
| Q2 2021 | +52.0% | $455,955 |
| Q2 2023 | +25.0% | $374,917 |
| Q2 2025 | +7.8% | $323,446 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Farmington, NM area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Farmington, NM metro area shows changes of +7.8% over one year, +52.0% over five years, and +65.8% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +241% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Farmington, NM area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +4.8 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +10.7 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.