Living in Eagle Nest, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eagle Nest · Census data 2020–2024
Eagle Nest has 451 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $57,692 (10% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $301,200, the median rent is $894/month.
Eagle Nest is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eagle Nest at a glance
- Population
- 451
- Median age
- 31.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $57,692State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $301,200State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Eagle Nest a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New Mexico median; home values 21% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eagle Nest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eagle Nest the median home value is $301,200, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,188 a month in housing costs.
Eagle Nest median household income
The median household income in Eagle Nest is $57,692 and the income per person is $22,356. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Eagle Nest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 391
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 55.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.59
55.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Eagle Nest has many vacation and second homes.
Eagle Nest demographics
- Population
- 451
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 174
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eagle Nest ›
Education in Eagle Nest
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Eagle Nest have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eagle Nest
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 46%
- Drive alone
- 34%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Eagle Nest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Nest | 451 | $57,692 | $301,200 | $894 |
| Angel Fire | 1,111 | $107,554 | $546,800 | $1,052 |
| Red River | 450 | $22,384 | $427,500 | $933 |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,129 | $39,375 | $371,600 | $1,125 |
| Arroyo Seco | 2,112 | $62,348 | $603,500 | $1,634 |
| Cimarron | 701 | $41,324 | $126,600 | $625 |
| Taos | 6,458 | $47,304 | $445,900 | $883 |
| San Cristobal | 203 | $78,472 | $385,400 | — |
| Questa | 2,466 | $47,308 | $233,500 | $703 |
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What is the median household income in Eagle Nest, NM?
The median household income in Eagle Nest is $57,692, 10% 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 Eagle Nest?
The median home value in Eagle Nest is $301,200, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Eagle Nest?
The median gross rent in Eagle Nest is $894 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Eagle Nest, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New Mexico median; home values 21% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Eagle Nest?
The median age in Eagle Nest is 31.6 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Eagle Nest?
The average commute to work in Eagle Nest is 16 minutes; 46% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eagle Nest?
The unemployment rate in Eagle Nest is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eagle Nest?
28.2% of adults in Eagle Nest 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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