Living in Crouch Mesa, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crouch Mesa · Census data 2020–2024
Crouch Mesa has 4,812 residents with a median age of 30.2. The median household income is $63,750 (about the same as the New Mexico median), the median home value is $89,200, the median rent is $1,040/month.
Crouch Mesa at a glance
- Population
- 4,812
- Median age
- 30.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $89,200State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,040/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Crouch Mesa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Mexico median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Crouch Mesa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crouch Mesa the median home value is $89,200, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,270 a month in housing costs.
Crouch Mesa median household income
The median household income in Crouch Mesa is $63,750 and the income per person is $25,650. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Crouch Mesa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,364
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.85
Crouch Mesa demographics
- Population
- 4,812
- Median age
- 30.2
- Under 18
- 33.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 1,239
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crouch Mesa ›
Education in Crouch Mesa
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Crouch Mesa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crouch Mesa
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Crouch Mesa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Mesa | 4,812 | $63,750 | $89,200 | $1,040 |
| South River | 1,810 | $68,668 | $260,100 | — |
| Lee Acres | 4,272 | $44,583 | $187,400 | $1,077 |
| Flora Vista | 2,770 | $44,352 | $219,300 | $1,495 |
| West Hammond | 2,236 | $48,929 | $209,300 | $1,208 |
| Farmington | 46,314 | $68,784 | $233,000 | $1,037 |
| Spencerville | 1,264 | $78,899 | $255,000 | $1,301 |
| Bloomfield | 7,395 | $48,472 | $161,200 | $984 |
| Aztec | 6,150 | $41,977 | $175,000 | $629 |
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What is the median household income in Crouch Mesa, NM?
The median household income in Crouch Mesa is $63,750, about the same as 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 Crouch Mesa?
The median home value in Crouch Mesa is $89,200, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Crouch Mesa?
The median gross rent in Crouch Mesa is $1,040 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Crouch Mesa, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Mexico median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
What is the median age in Crouch Mesa?
The median age in Crouch Mesa is 30.2 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Crouch Mesa?
The average commute to work in Crouch Mesa is 26 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crouch Mesa?
The unemployment rate in Crouch Mesa is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crouch Mesa?
14.8% of adults in Crouch Mesa 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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