Living in Causey, New Mexico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Causey · Census data 2020–2024

Causey has 122 residents with a median age of 55.6. The median home value is $61,000.

Causey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Causey at a glance

Population
122
Median age
55.6State: 39.4
Median home value
$61,000State: $248,100
Homeowners
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
Average commute
47 min

Is Causey a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.

Cons: An average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Causey

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Causey the median home value is $61,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Causey$61,000
New Mexico$248,100
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Mexico$1,067
United States$1,413

Housing in Causey: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
33
Owner-occupied
87.5%
Renter-occupied
12.5%
Vacant
27.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1957
Average household size
5.08

Causey demographics

Population
122
Median age
55.6
Under 18
21.3%
65 and older
36.9%
Households
24
Foreign-born
45.1%
Veterans
3.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White23%
Hispanic or Latino76.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Causey ›

Education in Causey

12.5% of adults 25 and older in Causey have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Causey12.5%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Causey

Unemployment rate
8.3%State: 6%
Average commute
47 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
70.8%

Causey vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Causey122—$61,000—
Bledsoe130$27,375——
Morton1,513$38,438$42,600$687
Portales11,968$50,555$133,400$903
Elida165$67,917$49,500—
Muleshoe5,667$69,097$98,600$938
Whiteface361$39,821$65,000$1,025
Farwell1,306$56,875$149,000$1,338
Floyd134$51,250——

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Living in Causey: FAQ

What is the average home price in Causey?

The median home value in Causey is $61,000, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.

Is Causey, NM a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.

What is the median age in Causey?

The median age in Causey is 55.6 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Causey?

The average commute to work in Causey is 47 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Causey?

The unemployment rate in Causey is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Causey?

12.5% of adults in Causey 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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