Living in Chamita, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chamita · Census data 2020–2024
Chamita has 867 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $68,472 (7% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $222,300, the median rent is $938/month.
Chamita is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chamita at a glance
- Population
- 867
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $68,472State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $222,300State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $938/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Chamita a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 10% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Chamita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chamita the median home value is $222,300, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,350 a month in housing costs.
Chamita median household income
The median household income in Chamita is $68,472 and the income per person is $32,370. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Chamita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 383
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.62
Chamita demographics
- Population
- 867
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 331
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chamita ›
Education in Chamita
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Chamita have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chamita
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.1%
Chamita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamita | 867 | $68,472 | $222,300 | $938 |
| Hernandez | 769 | $26,923 | $148,200 | $894 |
| El Duende | 454 | $124,081 | — | — |
| San Jose | 776 | $80,179 | $254,900 | $1,259 |
| Alcalde | 285 | $48,000 | $250,000 | $1,425 |
| La Villita | 1,534 | $104,162 | $253,500 | — |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 1,194 | $47,067 | — | $719 |
| Chili | 209 | $63,939 | $296,300 | — |
| Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | $210,800 | $829 |
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What is the median household income in Chamita, NM?
The median household income in Chamita is $68,472, 7% 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 Chamita?
The median home value in Chamita is $222,300, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Chamita?
The median gross rent in Chamita is $938 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Chamita, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 10% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Chamita?
The median age in Chamita is 38.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Chamita?
The average commute to work in Chamita is 24 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chamita?
The unemployment rate in Chamita is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chamita?
12.2% of adults in Chamita 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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