Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Lea County, NM real estate market currently shows 168 active listings, with 99 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 38 days on market compared to 51 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 0.7% year-over-year, from $301,531 to $303,550.
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Population: 73,103 · Density: 158.6/mi² · Median household income: $65,929
Typical home value: $161,299 · Homeownership: 67.3%
Hobbs: 88240, 88241, 88242, 88244
Caprock: 88213
Crossroads: 88114
Eunice: 88231
Jal: 88252
Lovington: 88260
Maljamar: 88264
Mcdonald: 88262
Monument: 88265
Tatum: 88267
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.