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HOBBS, NM 88242

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HOBBS, NM real estate market (88242) currently shows 28 active listings, with 14 pending sales. Homes are averaging 37 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 15.7% year-over-year, from $482,500 to $558,225.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 7,312  ·  Density: 40.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $82,041

Typical home value: $206,664  ·  Homeownership: 81.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
28
⇧ 55.6% vs 18 last year
Pending
14
50% pending ratio
Median Price
$558,225
⇧ 15.7% vs $482,500 last year
Average Price
$759,985
⇧ 57.8% vs $481,586 last year
Days on Market
37
⇩ 44.8% vs 67 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$211
⇧ 22% vs $173/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,586 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 28 this year vs 18 last year
  • Days on market: 37 now vs 67 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $558,225 (+15.7% YoY)
  • Average: $759,985 (+57.8% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 69.8 miles — 345 listings ($112,106,700 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
88242Hobbs, NM 882420.0 mi25$13,530,125$364,750$541,205
79323Denver City, TX 7932317.7 mi25$6,819,650$274,975$272,786
88240Hobbs, NM 8824018.8 mi100$34,256,300$317,475$342,563
79360Seminole, TX 7936026.8 mi87$30,704,562$277,125$352,926
79355Plains, TX 7935528.6 mi3$945,999$350,000$315,333
88267Tatum, NM 8826736.6 mi1$119,900$119,900$119,900
88252Jal, NM 8825247.2 mi3$328,875$109,625$109,625
79316Brownfield, TX 7931654.1 mi31$7,525,715$256,900$242,765
88232Hagerman, NM 8823260.2 mi3$749,850$249,950$249,950
79346Morton, TX 7934660.6 mi1$215,000$215,000$215,000
79741Goldsmith, TX 7974163.2 mi2$292,500$146,250$146,250
79336Levelland, TX 7933669.5 mi56$13,360,144$189,950$238,574
79358Ropesville, TX 7935869.8 mi8$3,258,080$385,000$407,260

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HOBBS, NM 88242?

As of September 2026, there are 28 active listings in HOBBS, NM (zip code 88242), compared to 18 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HOBBS, NM 88242?

The median listing price in HOBBS, NM 88242 is $558,225 as of September 2026, a 15.7% increase from $482,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HOBBS, NM?

Homes in HOBBS, NM 88242 spend an average of 37 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 67 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HOBBS, NM 88242?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HOBBS, NM 88242 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in HOBBS, NM?

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