Why Live in La Puebla
La Puebla, located in Chimayo, New Mexico, is a rural, suburban community about 25 miles east of Los Alamos in the Española Valley. Known for its lush fruit trees and historic acequias, La Puebla dates back to the late 1700s and was originally a farming village. Today, it attracts residents for its natural spaces and proximity to the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The neighborhood features single-family Northern New Mexico-style homes from the 1920s to ‘50s with bright stucco exteriors and pitched metal roofs, as well as Pueblo Revival homes from the 1970s to ‘90s with tan stucco exteriors and flat roofs. Properties often include acreage with fruit trees, cottonwoods, and acequias, and many residents maintain chicken coops, workshops, or horses. La Puebla offers ample outdoor recreation, including the La Puebla Trails, the Santa Cruz River, and the Rio Grande for fishing. The Northern Rio Grande Sporting Club provides shooting ranges, while La Puebla Community Park has a playground and basketball courts. Local points of interest include Theresa’s Art Gallery and the Enchanted Rose Shop. For shopping and dining, residents head to downtown Española, which features the Center Market grocery store and La Cocina New Mexican restaurant. Route 285 and New Mexico State Road 76 provide access to Los Alamos and Santa Fe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Puebla a good place to live?
La Puebla is a good place to live. La Puebla is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. La Puebla is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. La Puebla has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $84,587 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.3% of residents. A majority of residents in La Puebla are home owners, with 20.9% of residents renting and 79.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving La Puebla can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
La Puebla neighborhood guide.
Is La Puebla, NM a safe neighborhood?
La Puebla, NM is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in La Puebla?
The median home price in La Puebla is $147,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $29,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.46%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $740 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $32K a year to afford the median home price in La Puebla. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in La Puebla is $85K.
What are the best public schools in La Puebla?
The best public schools that serve La Puebla are:
What are the best private schools in La Puebla?
The best private schools that serve La Puebla are:
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Are home prices dropping in La Puebla?
Yes, home prices in La Puebla are down 83% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in La Puebla, NM
On average, homes in La Puebla, Chimayo sell after 213 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in La Puebla, Chimayo over the last 12 months is $60,000, down 84% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$60,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$122,500
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$147,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
45%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-84%
