Why Live in Glorieta
Glorieta, a neighborhood in Pecos, New Mexico, is characterized by its secluded mountain hills and natural surroundings. Homes here often feature Northern New Mexico-style architecture from the 1970s to 2000s, with pitched metal roofs, bright stucco exteriors, and attached garages. These properties typically sit on 1 to 2 acres of land, often including greenhouses, wells, and casitas. Custom log cabins from the 1950s to ‘70s are also prevalent, featuring stoneface accents and hipped roofs. The area is enveloped by the 1.6 million-acre Santa Fe National Forest, offering numerous trails and open spaces. Glorieta Adventure Camps, a 2,400-acre Christian resort, provides treetop obstacle courses, a lake with slides, and extensive mountain biking trails. The Glorieta Mesa Trail Loop and the Glorieta Pass Battlefield Trail in Pecos National Historical Park are popular for hiking. While there are no businesses directly in Glorieta, nearby Pecos offers amenities like a Dairy Queen and Phillips 66, and the Eldorado Supermart and Santa Fe Brewing Company Eldorado Taphouse are about 10 miles west. Annual events include a living history reenactment of the Battle of Glorieta Pass. Interstate 25 provides access to Santa Fe, approximately 20 miles northwest, with the Christus Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center 18 miles north and Santa Fe Regional Airport around 29 miles west. Local schools, such as El Dorado Community School and Santa Fe High, are highly rated, providing quality education and various extracurricular activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glorieta a good place to live?
Glorieta is a good place to live. Glorieta is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Glorieta is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Glorieta has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 48. The average household income is $82,550 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 45.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Glorieta are home owners, with 22.9% of residents renting and 77.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Glorieta can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Glorieta neighborhood guide.
Is Glorieta, NM a safe neighborhood?
Glorieta, NM is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Glorieta?
The median home price in Glorieta is $398,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $79,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,950 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Glorieta. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Glorieta is $83K.
What are the best public schools in Glorieta?
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Home Trends in Glorieta, NM
On average, homes in Glorieta, Pecos sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Glorieta, Pecos over the last 12 months is $552,000, up 222% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$552,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$347,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$453
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$398,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
222%
