Living in Cotton City, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cotton City · Census data 2020–2024
Cotton City has 286 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $56,574 (12% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $186,900.
Cotton City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cotton City at a glance
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $56,574State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $186,900State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Cotton City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 35.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Cotton City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cotton City the median home value is $186,900, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Cotton City median household income
The median household income in Cotton City is $56,574 and the income per person is $24,086. 35.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Cotton City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 204
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 49%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.75
49% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cotton City has many vacation and second homes.
Cotton City demographics
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 28.7%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cotton City ›
Education in Cotton City
13% of adults 25 and older in Cotton City have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cotton City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 45.2%
Cotton City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton City | 286 | $56,574 | $186,900 | — |
| Animas | 186 | $103,125 | $124,200 | — |
| Lordsburg | 2,057 | $36,607 | $86,200 | $826 |
| Glen Acres | 247 | $99,688 | $159,600 | — |
| San Simon | 244 | $41,111 | $43,700 | — |
| Bowie | 384 | $40,625 | $60,700 | $588 |
| Virden | 175 | $126,094 | $207,600 | — |
| Franklin | 103 | $79,327 | $115,400 | — |
| White Signal | 177 | $96,625 | — | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Cotton City: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cotton City, NM?
The median household income in Cotton City is $56,574, 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 Cotton City?
The median home value in Cotton City is $186,900, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Cotton City, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 35.3%.
What is the median age in Cotton City?
The median age in Cotton City is 33.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Cotton City?
The average commute to work in Cotton City is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cotton City?
The unemployment rate in Cotton City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cotton City?
13% of adults in Cotton City 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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