Living in Angel Fire, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Angel Fire · Census data 2020–2024
Angel Fire has 1,111 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $107,554 (68% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $546,800, the median rent is $1,052/month.
Angel Fire is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Angel Fire at a glance
- Population
- 1,111
- Median age
- 57.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $107,554State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $546,800State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,052/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Angel Fire a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 68% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Home values 120% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 18%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Angel Fire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Angel Fire the median home value is $546,800, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,052 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,274 a month in housing costs.
Angel Fire median household income
The median household income in Angel Fire is $107,554 and the income per person is $57,988. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Angel Fire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,499
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 78.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.05
78.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Angel Fire has many vacation and second homes.
Angel Fire demographics
- Population
- 1,111
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 9.4%
- 65 and older
- 33.9%
- Households
- 541
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Angel Fire ›
Education in Angel Fire
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Angel Fire have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Angel Fire
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 35.7%
- Drive alone
- 49%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Angel Fire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Fire | 1,111 | $107,554 | $546,800 | $1,052 |
| Eagle Nest | 451 | $57,692 | $301,200 | $894 |
| Taos | 6,458 | $47,304 | $445,900 | $883 |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,129 | $39,375 | $371,600 | $1,125 |
| Talpa | 955 | $49,167 | $387,300 | — |
| Arroyo Seco | 2,112 | $62,348 | $603,500 | $1,634 |
| Cimarron | 701 | $41,324 | $126,600 | $625 |
| Red River | 450 | $22,384 | $427,500 | $933 |
| San Cristobal | 203 | $78,472 | $385,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Angel Fire, NM?
The median household income in Angel Fire is $107,554, 68% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Angel Fire?
The median home value in Angel Fire is $546,800, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Angel Fire?
The median gross rent in Angel Fire is $1,052 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Angel Fire, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 68% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: home values 120% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 18%.
What is the median age in Angel Fire?
The median age in Angel Fire is 57.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Angel Fire?
The average commute to work in Angel Fire is 24 minutes; 35.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Angel Fire?
The unemployment rate in Angel Fire is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Angel Fire?
47.6% of adults in Angel Fire have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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