Lincoln County, New Mexico Land Market Insights and Pricing

Framed by the scenic Sierra Blanca range, which includes skiing and snowboarding at Ski Apache Resort, Lincoln County offers a mix of outdoor-recreation opportunities as well as gaming at several casinos and racetracks around Ruidoso, the largest town in the county. The Valley of Fires Recreation Area, four miles west of Carrizozo, offers nature trails and camping. A total of almost 100,000 acres were listed for sale in Lincoln County recently; the value of all Lincoln County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale was $152 million. Lincoln County ranks 17th based on the total acres of land for sale among all the counties in the Land of Enchantment. Of all locations in Lincoln County with farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale, Ruidoso had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation contribute significant revenue toward Lincoln County's overall GDP. Lincoln County is one of the ten largest counties in New Mexico (4,831 square miles). It's located in the Southeast New Mexico region of the state.