Living in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arroyo Seco · Census data 2020–2024
Arroyo Seco has 2,112 residents with a median age of 60.1. The median household income is $62,348 (about the same as the New Mexico median), the median home value is $603,500, the median rent is $1,634/month.
Arroyo Seco at a glance
- Population
- 2,112
- Median age
- 60.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $62,348State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $603,500State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,634/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Arroyo Seco a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Mexico median; home values 143% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Arroyo Seco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arroyo Seco the median home value is $603,500, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,634 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,766 a month in housing costs.
Arroyo Seco median household income
The median household income in Arroyo Seco is $62,348 and the income per person is $45,844. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Arroyo Seco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,428
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.84
Arroyo Seco demographics
- Population
- 2,112
- Median age
- 60.1
- Under 18
- 6.1%
- 65 and older
- 41.2%
- Households
- 1,150
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arroyo Seco ›
Education in Arroyo Seco
49.7% of adults 25 and older in Arroyo Seco have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arroyo Seco
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Arroyo Seco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Seco | 2,112 | $62,348 | $603,500 | $1,634 |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,129 | $39,375 | $371,600 | $1,125 |
| San Cristobal | 203 | $78,472 | $385,400 | — |
| Taos | 6,458 | $47,304 | $445,900 | $883 |
| Talpa | 955 | $49,167 | $387,300 | — |
| Questa | 2,466 | $47,308 | $233,500 | $703 |
| Red River | 450 | $22,384 | $427,500 | $933 |
| Eagle Nest | 451 | $57,692 | $301,200 | $894 |
| Angel Fire | 1,111 | $107,554 | $546,800 | $1,052 |
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What is the median household income in Arroyo Seco, NM?
The median household income in Arroyo Seco is $62,348, about the same as 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 Arroyo Seco?
The median home value in Arroyo Seco is $603,500, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Arroyo Seco?
The median gross rent in Arroyo Seco is $1,634 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Arroyo Seco, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Mexico median; home values 143% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Arroyo Seco?
The median age in Arroyo Seco is 60.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Arroyo Seco?
The average commute to work in Arroyo Seco is 23 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arroyo Seco?
The unemployment rate in Arroyo Seco is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arroyo Seco?
49.7% of adults in Arroyo Seco 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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