Living in Cuba, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cuba · Census data 2020–2024
Cuba has 462 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $58,750 (8% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $150,700, the median rent is $306/month.
Cuba is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cuba at a glance
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 33.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $150,700State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $306/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Cuba a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in Cuba
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cuba the median home value is $150,700, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $306 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $819 a month in housing costs.
Cuba median household income
The median household income in Cuba is $58,750 and the income per person is $24,855. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Cuba: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 269
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 40.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.91
40.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cuba has many vacation and second homes.
Cuba demographics
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 159
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cuba ›
Education in Cuba
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Cuba have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cuba
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.6%
Cuba vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 462 | $58,750 | $150,700 | $306 |
| La Jara | 176 | $16,049 | $13,400 | — |
| Gallina | 318 | $77,629 | $196,100 | — |
| La Cueva | 162 | $248,625 | $245,000 | — |
| Lindrith | 111 | $71,359 | $106,600 | — |
| Ojo Encino | 470 | $28,953 | $92,600 | $990 |
| Jemez Springs | 284 | $87,917 | $248,700 | $1,232 |
| Cañon | 436 | $99,545 | $651,300 | — |
| Ponderosa | 289 | $60,313 | — | — |
More for people moving to Cuba
Cuba ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cuba: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cuba, NM?
The median household income in Cuba is $58,750, 8% 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 Cuba?
The median home value in Cuba is $150,700, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Cuba?
The median gross rent in Cuba is $306 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Cuba, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
What is the median age in Cuba?
The median age in Cuba is 33.6 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Cuba?
The average commute to work in Cuba is 29 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cuba?
The unemployment rate in Cuba is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cuba?
20.5% of adults in Cuba 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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