Living in Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cloudcroft · Census data 2020–2024
Cloudcroft has 630 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $56,563 (12% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $234,800.
Cloudcroft is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cloudcroft at a glance
- Population
- 630
- Median age
- 61.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $56,563State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $234,800State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Cloudcroft a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Cloudcroft
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cloudcroft the median home value is $234,800, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,754 a month in housing costs.
Cloudcroft median household income
The median household income in Cloudcroft is $56,563 and the income per person is $51,757. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Cloudcroft: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 907
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 67.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.11
67.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cloudcroft has many vacation and second homes.
Cloudcroft demographics
- Population
- 630
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 298
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cloudcroft ›
Education in Cloudcroft
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Cloudcroft have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cloudcroft
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Cloudcroft vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudcroft | 630 | $56,563 | $234,800 | — |
| High Rolls | 1,313 | $86,375 | $257,600 | — |
| Twin Forks | 310 | $76,042 | $250,000 | — |
| La Luz | 1,797 | $46,655 | $68,100 | $765 |
| Mescalero | 832 | $24,313 | $43,300 | $260 |
| Alamogordo | 31,307 | $55,952 | $172,900 | $902 |
| Boles Acres | 1,848 | $52,788 | — | — |
| Tularosa | 2,597 | $52,375 | $150,600 | $1,081 |
| Holloman AFB | 4,433 | $52,465 | — | $1,230 |
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What is the median household income in Cloudcroft, NM?
The median household income in Cloudcroft is $56,563, 12% 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 Cloudcroft?
The median home value in Cloudcroft is $234,800, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Cloudcroft, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in Cloudcroft?
The median age in Cloudcroft is 61.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Cloudcroft?
The average commute to work in Cloudcroft is 18 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cloudcroft?
The unemployment rate in Cloudcroft is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cloudcroft?
43.7% of adults in Cloudcroft 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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