Living in Carnuel, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carnuel · Census data 2020–2024
Carnuel has 877 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $98,988 (55% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $294,600.
Carnuel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Carnuel at a glance
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 54.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $98,988State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $294,600State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Carnuel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Carnuel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carnuel the median home value is $294,600, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,265 a month in housing costs.
Carnuel median household income
The median household income in Carnuel is $98,988 and the income per person is $40,583. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Carnuel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 439
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.89
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Carnuel has many vacation and second homes.
Carnuel demographics
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 303
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carnuel ›
Education in Carnuel
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Carnuel have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carnuel
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Carnuel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnuel | 877 | $98,988 | $294,600 | — |
| Tijeras | 524 | $78,173 | $260,600 | $775 |
| Kirtland AFB | 3,413 | $84,884 | — | $1,794 |
| Cedro | 372 | $121,766 | $362,800 | — |
| Sandia Heights | 3,160 | $143,646 | $670,100 | $3,050 |
| Sandia Park | 333 | $123,750 | $390,800 | — |
| San Antonito | 688 | $51,898 | $370,700 | — |
| Ponderosa Pine | 1,442 | $87,361 | $313,700 | — |
| Sedillo | 565 | $112,009 | $475,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Carnuel, NM?
The median household income in Carnuel is $98,988, 55% 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 Carnuel?
The median home value in Carnuel is $294,600, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Carnuel, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Carnuel?
The median age in Carnuel is 54.2 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Carnuel?
The average commute to work in Carnuel is 20 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carnuel?
The unemployment rate in Carnuel is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carnuel?
33.6% of adults in Carnuel 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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