How does New Mexico compare with the national average for a garage door replacement?

Homeowners in New Mexico typically recoup about 186% of the project's cost at resale, versus ~194% nationally. New Mexico is part of the Mountain Census division, which has the 4th-lowest renovation resale returns of the 9 U.S. divisions.

What most affects the actual return in New Mexico?

Recency and condition. In Roots' model, work under 2 years old counts fully toward resale value, then depreciates toward ~20% after 10 years. A home with a documented maintenance record also typically sells closer to asking. Market conditions in the Mountain division set the regional baseline.

Where do these numbers come from?

Roots calibrates the national baseline for a garage door replacement against the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda), then applies a Mountain-division adjustment derived from division-level averages in the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report, plus the model's own age and condition factors. Figures are modeled estimates, not appraisals.

Is a garage door replacement worth it in New Mexico?

Quick answer: Yes. In New Mexico, a garage door replacement typically returns about 186% of its cost at resale, one of the few projects that more than pays for itself. That's below the ~194% national average.

How New Mexico compares

New Mexico is part of the Mountain U.S. Census division, which has the 4th-lowest renovation resale returns of the 9 divisions in Roots' valuation model. In practice that means a garage door replacement that returns ~194% of its cost nationally typically returns ~186% for a New Mexico home.

The same regional adjustment applies across the division (New Mexico plus AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY). Nationwide, the spread for this project runs from ~159% in the West North Central division to ~227% in the Pacific division. See the national breakdown for every region.

The Mountain market

The Mountain West has drawn steady in-migration for years, and its housing stock skews newer than the national average. The dry, high-sun climate is gentler on some parts of a home and harder on others: sun exposure ages roofs and finishes, while low humidity spares basements and framing.

Intense UV exposure and hail corridors age roofs faster than the mild image of the region suggests.

How other projects return in New Mexico

Project	Typical return in New Mexico
Garage door replacement (this page)	~186%
Steel entry door	~181%
Stone masonry veneer	~147%
Hardwood floor refinishing	~141%
New wood flooring	~113%

Return figures are typical resale-return estimates from Roots' home valuation model. Actual results vary by market, home, and workmanship, and shouldn't be relied on for lending, insurance, or tax decisions.

Sources: national baseline for this project calibrated against the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda); regional adjustment derived from division-level averages in the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report.

Protect the value you add

Whatever the project returns on paper, condition decides what you actually get: in Roots' model the value of completed work fades as it ages, and a documented maintenance record helps a home sell closer to asking. If you're planning around resale value, start with upkeep. The free maintenance checklist generator builds a seasonal schedule for New Mexico homes in about a minute.

The bottom line

“According to Roots' home valuation model, New Mexico's Mountain region has the 4th-lowest renovation resale returns of the 9 U.S. Census divisions. A garage door replacement there typically recoups about 186% of its cost, within a nationwide range of ~159% to ~227%.” — Roots home valuation model (regionally adjusted resale-return estimates)

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Frequently asked questions

Is a garage door replacement worth it in New Mexico?: Yes. In New Mexico, a garage door replacement typically returns about 186% of its cost at resale, one of the few projects that more than pays for itself. That’s below the ~194% national average.
How does New Mexico compare with the national average for a garage door replacement?: Homeowners in New Mexico typically recoup about 186% of the project’s cost at resale, versus ~194% nationally. New Mexico is part of the Mountain Census division, which has the 4th-lowest renovation resale returns of the 9 U.S. divisions.
What most affects the actual return in New Mexico?: Recency and condition. In Roots’ model, work under 2 years old counts fully toward resale value, then depreciates toward ~20% after 10 years. A home with a documented maintenance record also typically sells closer to asking. Market conditions in the Mountain division set the regional baseline.
Where do these numbers come from?: Roots calibrates the national baseline for a garage door replacement against the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda), then applies a Mountain-division adjustment derived from division-level averages in the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report, plus the model’s own age and condition factors. Figures are modeled estimates, not appraisals.

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