Living in Black Rock, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Black Rock · Census data 2020–2024
Black Rock has 1,125 residents with a median age of 28.7. The median household income is $46,000 (28% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $101,100, the median rent is $726/month.
Black Rock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Black Rock at a glance
- Population
- 1,125
- Median age
- 28.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $46,000State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $101,100State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $726/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Black Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Black Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Black Rock the median home value is $101,100, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $726 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $641 a month in housing costs.
Black Rock median household income
The median household income in Black Rock is $46,000 and the income per person is $16,379. 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Black Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 332
- Owner-occupied
- 21.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 78.3%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.75
Black Rock demographics
- Population
- 1,125
- Median age
- 28.7
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 300
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Black Rock ›
Education in Black Rock
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Black Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Black Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Black Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock | 1,125 | $46,000 | $101,100 | $726 |
| Zuni Pueblo | 5,864 | $45,724 | $81,700 | $588 |
| Ramah | 407 | $112,564 | $165,400 | — |
| Pinehill | 664 | $45,417 | — | $529 |
| Houck | 707 | $33,750 | $44,800 | — |
| Crestview | 580 | $126,678 | $228,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Black Rock, NM?
The median household income in Black Rock is $46,000, 28% lower 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 Black Rock?
The median home value in Black Rock is $101,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Black Rock?
The median gross rent in Black Rock is $726 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Black Rock, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.9%.
What is the median age in Black Rock?
The median age in Black Rock is 28.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Black Rock?
The average commute to work in Black Rock is 26 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Black Rock?
The unemployment rate in Black Rock is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Black Rock?
15.9% of adults in Black Rock 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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