Living in Barton, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barton · Census data 2020–2024
Barton has 1,302 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $81,723 (28% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $323,700.
Barton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barton at a glance
- Population
- 1,302
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $81,723State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $323,700State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Barton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Barton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barton the median home value is $323,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,253 a month in housing costs.
Barton median household income
The median household income in Barton is $81,723 and the income per person is $48,571. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Barton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 596
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.31
Barton demographics
- Population
- 1,302
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 33.7%
- Households
- 563
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 23.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barton ›
Education in Barton
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Barton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Barton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | 1,302 | $81,723 | $323,700 | — |
| Sedillo | 565 | $112,009 | $475,900 | — |
| Thunder Mountain | 1,366 | $47,309 | $400,000 | — |
| Edgewood | 6,124 | $84,761 | $306,400 | $1,114 |
| Cedro | 372 | $121,766 | $362,800 | — |
| Tijeras | 524 | $78,173 | $260,600 | $775 |
| Sandia Knolls | 1,445 | $91,827 | $293,900 | $1,107 |
| Ponderosa Pine | 1,442 | $87,361 | $313,700 | — |
| San Antonito | 688 | $51,898 | $370,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Barton, NM?
The median household income in Barton is $81,723, 28% 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 Barton?
The median home value in Barton is $323,700, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Barton, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Barton?
The median age in Barton is 51.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Barton?
The average commute to work in Barton is 31 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barton?
The unemployment rate in Barton is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barton?
39.1% of adults in Barton 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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