http://www.nmsitesearch.com/category/1783/10 en http://www.nmsitesearch.com/qualityoflife/quality_1_1.htm <h1>Median Price Comparison</h1><p>The median price of a single family house in Metro New Mexico compares favorably to other locations. A 2008, Kiplinger.com article named the metro area a safe haven for real estate, noting affordability, an influx of tech companies, and projected population growth above the national average. The median sales price in Metro New Mexico, which is well below the western states&#39; median, $275,400, makes Metro New Mexico housing affordable. </p><table border="1"><tbody><tr class="dark"><th colspan="2">2008 Median Sales Price  <div></div></th></tr><tr class="light"><td>San Antonio</td><td align="right">$152,800</td></tr><tr class="dark"><td>Dallas</td><td align="right">$145,800</td></tr><tr class="light"><td>Austin/San Marcos</td><td align="right">$188,600</td></tr><tr class="dark"><td><strong>Albuquerque MSA</strong></td><td align="right"><strong>$192,600</strong></td></tr><tr class="light"><td><strong>National Average</strong></td><td align="right"><strong>$197,100</strong></td></tr><tr class="dark"><td>Tucson</td><td align="right">$204,300</td></tr><tr class="light"><td>Phoenix</td><td align="right">$191,300</td></tr><tr class="dark"><td>Las Vegas</td><td align="right">$220,500</td></tr><tr class="light"><td>Reno</td><td align="right">$259,100</td></tr><tr class="dark"><td><strong>Western U.S. Average</strong></td><td align="right"><strong>$275,400</strong></td></tr><tr class="light"><td>Seattle</td><td align="right">$357,200</td></tr><tr class="light"><td>Sacramento</td><td align="right">$216,700</td></tr><tr class="dark"><td>San Diego</td><td align="right">$385,600</td></tr><tr class="light"><td>San Francisco</td><td align="right">$622,000</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Source: National Association of Realtors</p><br class="clear" /> Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:17:37 -0700 sandy 24 at http://www.nmsitesearch.com