Living in Conejo, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Conejo · Census data 2020–2024
Conejo has 555 residents with a median age of 59.2. The median household income is $111,908 (75% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $1,005,600, the median rent is $2,160/month.
Conejo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Conejo at a glance
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 59.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $111,908State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $1,005,600State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $2,160/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Conejo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 75% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 305% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Conejo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Conejo the median home value is $1,005,600, 202% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,160 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,450 a month in housing costs.
Conejo median household income
The median household income in Conejo is $111,908 and the income per person is $92,170. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Conejo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 246
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Renter-occupied
- 24%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.26
Conejo demographics
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 59.2
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 246
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Conejo ›
Education in Conejo
72.5% of adults 25 and older in Conejo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 56.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Conejo
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Conejo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conejo | 555 | $111,908 | $1,005,600 | $2,160 |
| Seton Village | 101 | $123,750 | $680,600 | — |
| Santa Fe Foothills | 779 | $157,083 | $1,172,000 | — |
| Sunlit Hills | 899 | $126,250 | $1,001,300 | $1,354 |
| Santa Fe | 89,019 | $73,482 | $444,900 | $1,463 |
| Agua Fria | 2,898 | $65,101 | $270,400 | $1,158 |
| Cañada de los Alamos | 315 | $83,294 | $460,700 | — |
| Hyde Park | 189 | $194,464 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Tres Arroyos | 1,926 | $87,841 | $678,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Conejo, NM?
The median household income in Conejo is $111,908, 75% 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 Conejo?
The median home value in Conejo is $1,005,600, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Conejo?
The median gross rent in Conejo is $2,160 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Conejo, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 75% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 305% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Conejo?
The median age in Conejo is 59.2 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Conejo?
The average commute to work in Conejo is 15 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Conejo?
The unemployment rate in Conejo is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Conejo?
72.5% of adults in Conejo 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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