$743,821Average Value$344Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Native American and Hispanic farming pueblo near Los Alamos and Santa Fe
Around 16 miles north of Santa Fe, and 18 miles east of Los Alamos, the Pojoaque area is a patchwork of Native American reservation lands and farming villages surrounded by desert plains and mountain ranges. Pojoaque — which means “water meeting place” in Tewa — sits at the intersection of the Nambe River and Pojoaque Creek, as well as the junction of Highway 285 and NM-502; the latter makes it a popular home for commuters to Santa Fe and Historically, life in Pojoaque has been centered around Native American and Hispanic agricultural and artistic practices, and it remains much the same today: centuries-old acequias (irrigation ditches) cross through lots dotted with art studios for pottery and quilt-making, and local growers and artists sell their wares at the local farmers market. “I lived here between the ‘70s and ‘80s,” says Chris Webster, an art trader and CEO of Webster Enterprises. “I’d wake up to peacocks singing, and views of the Barrancas Mountains, and water being fed to the alfalfa fields every morning. I couldn’t believe a place like this existed in the United States, and I had been all over the country.”
Surrounded by natural spaces & mountain views, Pojoaque a Native American farming village.
The Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival occurs every August at Buffalo Thunder Resort.
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Northern New Mexican homes and custom Santa Fe estates
Surrounded by desert spaces, Pojoaque’s homes sit on lush acreage studded with horse stables, detached studios and mature cottonwood and elm trees. Most lots back up to Pojoaque Creek and come with water rights to private wells or acequias (irrigation ditches). Water rights effect the prices of undeveloped land here; for instance, 2 acres without water rights can cost $175,000, while 5 acres with acequias can cost $550,000.
Pojoaque’s Northern New Mexico-style homes were built anywhere between the 1800s and early 2000s; common features include pitched metal roofs and stucco exteriors. These homes typically sit on a quarter acre to 5 acres, and prices range from $475,000 to $900,000, based on lot size.
Luxury Pueblo-style estates are also available, and though most are from the 2000s, some date back centuries. “The most spectacular property in all of Santa Fe is Las Acequias, built right on the Pojoaque Creek in the 1700s,” Webster explains. “It’s this configuration of terraced gardens, adobe walls and wooden beams that was later redesigned by the famous architect John Gaw Meem.” Lots range from 3 to 15 acres, and home prices range from $1.7 million to $4.5 million, depending on lot size.
Custom Santa Fe-style are also available in Pajoaque, often on sprawling lots.
Many homes in Pojoaque feature stucco covered walls and metal roofs like this home.
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Shopping along Highway 285
Indigenous- and Hispanic-owned businesses can be found strewn along Highway 285. The Pojoaque Supermarket is the community go-to for groceries, and the Sopaipilla Factory offers New Mexican breakfast food all day. The Poeh Cultural Center, a museum documenting Native American cultures, also hosts the Pojoaque Farmers Market every Wednesday from May to November. From December to April, the farmers market is hosted by the Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino, a mile south; the casino also has its own fine dining restaurant, Red Sage. Right in the center of Pojoaque, the Cities of Gold Casino has the only dollar coin slot games in New Mexico, as well as its own bowling alley, the Strike Gold Lanes. The Santa Fe Plaza is 16 miles south, its eclectic shopping scene home to the cantina-style bar the Shed and the chocolate elixir cafe Kakawa Chocolate House.
El Parasol serves classic New Mexican food to locals in Pojoaque.
Shop for fresh produce and roasted chiles at the Pojoaque Farmers Market each Wednesday.
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Pojoaque Valley Schools
Local kids can start school at Pablo Roybal Elementary, which serves kindergarten through Grade 3 and earns a B from Niche. They can continue to the C-rated Pojoaque Valley Intermediate for Grades 4 and 5, then the B-minus-rated Pojoaque Valley Middle for Grades 6 through 8. Pojoaque Valley High scores a C and offers engineering and film clubs.
Pojoaque Intermediate School can be seen here with the beautiful Jemez Mnts in the distance.
Pojoaque Valley High offers after school film and engineering clubs for its students.
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Waterfalls, mountains and a local recreation complex
Amid the pueblo’s bosques (river-bound forests), the 11-acre Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex features multipurpose turf fields used for baseball and soccer; the Lightning Boy Foundation here invites Indigenous children to learn the art of hoop dancing. As of autumn 2024, Santa Fe County has plans to expand the recreation complex by adding nature trails, shade structures and a garden area filled with native fruit trees.
The Pojoaque Valley is also surrounded by rolling savannas, desert plains and natural wonders. Around 9 miles east in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, Nambe Falls is famous for its tiered waterfalls that flow down from the icy mountain tops. The Bandelier National Monument, set in the Jemez Mountains 25 miles west, features ancient pueblo ruins from the Native Americans who migrated into the Pojoaque Valley in the 1300s.
The Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex has turf fields for soccer and baseball.
To the east of Pojoaque, the famous Nambe Falls flow from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
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Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival
Every August, the Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival attracts hundreds of Native American potters, quiltmakers, dancers and more to the Pojoaque Pueblo. Hosted by the Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino and sponsored by the Poeh Cultural Center, the event features lives music accompanied by celebratory and spiritual dances.
Shops for hand made jewelry, art and other goods at Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival.
Examine ancient history up close at the Poeh Museum in Pojoaque.
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A crossroads of Northern New Mexican roadways
Pojoaque is at a crossroads of remote roadways: NM-502 leads 18 miles west to Los Alamos; Highway 285 leads 16 miles south to Santa Fe; and the scenic High Road to Taos leads around 60 miles north to the Taos Pueblo. The Espanola Hospital is 10 miles north, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is 25 miles south.
Living among First Nations
The Pojoaque area includes patches of land that belong to the Pojoaque Pueblo, which has its own laws and political systems. Non-members of the Pojoaque Pueblo are prohibited from being on pueblo land after sunset and before sunrise, and they must follow pueblo rules while on reservation land. Additionally, the local Pojoaque Fire and Police Departments only serve the reservation.
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Parks in this Area
Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex
Transit
Airport
Santa Fe Regional
37 min drive
Bus
Pojoaque Supermarket
Bus
Pojoaque- Cities Of Gold Casino
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pojoaque
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pojoaque, Espanola sell after 101 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pojoaque, Espanola over the last 12 months is $763,437, up 48% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled in the heart of Northern New Mexico, this traditional 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers living space filled with natural light and beautifully refreshed with new paint throughout. The real wood floors have been sanded, stained, and restored, adding warmth. Stay warm year-round with a wood-burning stove and a traditional wood-burning fireplace, both perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Nestled in the lush Nambe Valley approximately 15 miles to the Historic Santa Fe Plaza lies arare opportunity to own three contiguous lots featuring a newly reimagined adobe estate,featured in the 2024 Haciendas Parade of Homes. This custom-built residence offersapproximately 5,683 square feet of refined living with three spacious bedrooms, each with anensuite bath, plus two
Cozy mobile home for sale in a convenient location. The lease terms are a one-year renewable contract with a current monthly rent for the parking space of $400. Pets are welcome. Tenant responsibilities include maintaining the area from the front sidewalk to the middle of the back alley way within the lot. Contact us for more information and to schedule a viewing.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,575
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,044
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,323
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
23.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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