Is McKinley County, NM good for real estate investing?

McKinley County has an investment score of 62/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #424 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in McKinley?

The median home price in McKinley County is $221,821. This ranks #310 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in McKinley?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in McKinley County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

McKinley County

New MexicoPopulation: 72,073

/100

Buy

#424 of 1,000 counties

#9 in New Mexico (30 counties)

Market Snapshot

$221,821

Median Home Price

19% below national median

$13,275/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

62/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

76/100

Based on 2.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

54/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.0x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

72,073

Median Income

$44,029

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

5.0x

Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
ValenciaNM	64	$304,037	$1,929	7.62%	Buy	View
OteroNM	64	$227,246	$1,489	7.87%	Buy	View
ChavesNM	63	$166,019	$1,167	8.44%	Buy	View
CurrentMcKinleyNM	62	$221,821	Est. pending	—	Buy
Los AlamosNM	61	$572,666	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
San JuanNM	60	$259,732	$1,415	6.54%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuyMcKinley offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

McKinley County in New Mexico scores 62/100, ranking #424 of 1,000 US counties (top 42%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

62/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

76/100

Based on 2.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

54/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.0x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

ValenciaNM

$304,037

$1,929

7.62%

Buy

View

OteroNM

$227,246

$1,489

7.87%

Buy

View

ChavesNM

$166,019

$1,167

8.44%

Buy

View

CurrentMcKinleyNM

$221,821

Est. pending

—

Buy

Los AlamosNM

$572,666

Est. pending

—

Buy

View

San JuanNM

$259,732

$1,415

6.54%

Buy

View