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Angel Fire, NM — Market Intelligence Report
Researched by Chalet's Senior STR Analysts · Verified with local Angel Fire market partners
Angel Fire, New Mexico, sits at the intersection of high-altitude resort appeal and small-market volatility, with a defining investment feature: active full-time short-term rental operators average $37,485 in annual revenue (Chalet data, 475+ listings). This figure sets the real revenue bar, while the broader whole-market median of $48,170 is buoyed by part-time and casual listings that skew the distribution. The market’s occupancy sits at a modest 28%—a reflection of pronounced seasonality and a supply base that is not fully optimized for year-round demand. With a $286 average daily rate (ADR), a median gross yield of 9.84%, and a median home value of $489,642, Angel Fire ranks #162 nationally for STR performance. Investors must navigate a sharp seasonal spread: August peaks at $6,285 revenue and 67% occupancy, but October troughs at just $2,196 and 20% occupancy.
Product segmentation in Angel Fire is pronounced, with the most compelling revenue upside concentrated in larger homes. Four-bedroom properties, comprising 18% of supply, average $55,851 in annual revenue with a $556 ADR and 30% occupancy. Five-bedroom homes (7% of supply) push this further, averaging $59,228 in annual revenue and a $604 ADR at 35% occupancy. These larger homes outperform the market average by a wide margin, driven by group and family bookings that anchor peak-season demand. Investors aiming for scale or premium positioning will find the best risk-adjusted returns in these segments; to explore acquisition or management opportunities, connect with a Chalet agent.
The 87710 zip code, which encompasses nearly the entire Angel Fire STR market with 488 listings, mirrors the market’s headline metrics: $48,170 median annual revenue, $286 ADR, 28% occupancy, and a 9.7% gross yield on a $494,778 median home value. While the yield is competitive, the revenue ceiling is capped by the same seasonal and occupancy constraints that define the broader market. For investors seeking liquidity or portfolio concentration, the 87710 cluster offers scale but little differentiation beyond property type and amenity mix. Professional operators and superhosts—who control 64% of listings—capture incremental upside through operational discipline and reputation, but market-wide, the spread between top- and bottom-quartile performance remains stark ($79,873 vs. $8,397 average annual revenue).
Angel Fire’s guest demand is overwhelmingly regional, with Albuquerque (8.8% of reviews) and a constellation of Texas drive markets (Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock) dominating origin points. Booking lead times are relatively long—averaging 41 days, with a median of 23—reflecting planned vacation travel and a preference for longer stays (5.4 nights average). The winners in this market are operators who can capture group and family demand during peak months, optimize for extended bookings, and maintain compliance in a tightening regulatory climate. Investors can model cash flow scenarios and stress-test assumptions using the Chalet ROI calculator.
Risks are concentrated around regulatory tightening and home value softness. Angel Fire’s home values declined 0.3% year-over-year (Mar–May 2026 vs. Mar–May 2025, Chalet data), marking a subtle but material shift in asset appreciation potential. The market’s deep seasonal trough—October’s 20% occupancy—amplifies cash flow volatility, and recent council actions have signaled stricter enforcement and compliance scrutiny for STR operators. Permitting, annual fire inspections, and a 7.4% local lodging tax are now baseline requirements; investors should review the latest Angel Fire STR regulations before acquisition or expansion.
Angel Fire’s STR market delivers above-average gross yields for disciplined, compliance-focused operators who can navigate deep seasonality and regulatory headwinds, but asset appreciation is no longer a tailwind.
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