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Hatch, NM

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Meet the Chile Capital of the World

Rural • Agricultural • Diverse • Culture • Community • Affordable •

Hatch is a village in southern New Mexico, about 80 miles north of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. This rural town offers affordable, but high-quality rentals. The town is an agricultural hub, growing onions, pecans, sweet potatoes, and other crops in the surrounded valleys. Hatch is best known as the “Chile Capital of the World” and hosts the annual Chile Festival during Labor Day weekend, which attracts over 30,000 visitors from across New Mexico and Texas. Thousands of spicy peppers are grown in Hatch each year! The Chile Festival is just one of the many events that keep this close-knit community together. If you’re looking for a scenic western locale with a thriving community, Hatch is an excellent option.

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rio Grande Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

230 Students

5
out of 10

Hatch Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

198 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hatch Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

262 Students

6
out of 10

Hatch Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

380 Students

6
out of 10
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.