Otero County, New Mexico Real Estate Listings and Moving Services

Otero County is located in the state of New Mexico. With an area of 6627 square miles, Otero County is one of the largest counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 6,229 residents. Otero County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Alamogordo, with a population of 40,994.

Otero County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Otero County residents is $32,005, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in New Mexico. Reflecting this, the average home price in Otero County is $72,614, on par with the state average of $100,620.    Continued below...

Cities in Otero County, NM

Alamogordo La Luz Sacramento
Bent Mayhill Timberon
Cloudcroft Mescalero Tularosa
High Rolls Mountain Park Pinon Weed
Holloman Air Force Base

Other Counties near Otero County, NM

Chaves County
Dona Ana County
Lincoln County
Sierra County
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The Per-capita student spending on education in Otero County is $7,167 per student per year, in line with what is typical in the rest of the state (and reflecting the emphasis given to schools in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Otero County schools is 16 students to a teacher.

Commute times for inhabitants of Otero County are typically around 21 min., slightly longer than the number for New Mexico as a whole.

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