The states where it takes the longest time to sell your home: New Mexico ranks 4th

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According to research by real estate company portlandrealestate.com, the national average number of days to sell a house is 42.

In New Mexico, the average it takes to sell your home is 55 days — which ties the state in fourth with Florida — on the list of median days on the market, according to a news release.

The top 10 states ranked from longest median house sale price to shortest are:

1. Hawaii — 65 days

2. Louisiana — 60 days

3. Mississippi — 58 days

4. New Mexico — 55 days

4. Florida — 55 days

5. New York — 54 days

6. North Dakota — 52 days

6. Arkansas — 52 days

7. Montana — 51 days

8. Alabama — 50 days

9. Oklahoma — 49 days

10. Iowa — 49

10. Kansas — 47

10. West Virginia — 47

10. Utah — 47

And New Hampshire rounded out the list, with houses on the market for only 23 days average before being sold, the release said.

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