Living in Animas, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Animas · Census data 2020–2024
Animas has 186 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $103,125 (61% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $124,200.
Animas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Animas at a glance
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $103,125State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $124,200State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Animas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Animas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Animas the median home value is $124,200, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Animas median household income
The median household income in Animas is $103,125 and the income per person is $35,334. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Animas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 46.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.88
46.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Animas has many vacation and second homes.
Animas demographics
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 48
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Animas ›
Education in Animas
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Animas have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Animas
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 90.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Animas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animas | 186 | $103,125 | $124,200 | — |
| Cotton City | 286 | $56,574 | $186,900 | — |
| Lordsburg | 2,057 | $36,607 | $86,200 | $826 |
| Glen Acres | 247 | $99,688 | $159,600 | — |
| San Simon | 244 | $41,111 | $43,700 | — |
| Bowie | 384 | $40,625 | $60,700 | $588 |
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What is the median household income in Animas, NM?
The median household income in Animas is $103,125, 61% 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 Animas?
The median home value in Animas is $124,200, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Animas, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
What is the median age in Animas?
The median age in Animas is 37.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Animas?
The average commute to work in Animas is 16 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Animas?
The unemployment rate in Animas is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Animas?
30.1% of adults in Animas 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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