Living in Española, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Española · Census data 2020–2024
Española has 10,473 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $47,667 (26% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $210,800, the median rent is $829/month.
Española at a glance
- Population
- 10,473
- Median age
- 35.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $47,667State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $210,800State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Española a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Española
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Española the median home value is $210,800, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,394 a month in housing costs.
Española median household income
The median household income in Española is $47,667 and the income per person is $27,745. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Española: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,823
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.52
Española demographics
- Population
- 10,473
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 4,132
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Española ›
Education in Española
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Española have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Española
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.8%
Española vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | $210,800 | $829 |
| Santa Cruz | 228 | $33,750 | $253,100 | $850 |
| Sombrillo | 168 | $243,750 | $324,100 | — |
| San Jose | 776 | $80,179 | $254,900 | $1,259 |
| Santa Clara Pueblo | 733 | $46,875 | $123,900 | $1,052 |
| Cuartelez | 1,512 | $114,151 | $304,700 | — |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 1,194 | $47,067 | — | $719 |
| La Mesilla | 2,697 | $81,438 | $315,800 | $1,012 |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,293 | $67,826 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Española, NM?
The median household income in Española is $47,667, 26% 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 Española?
The median home value in Española is $210,800, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Española?
The median gross rent in Española is $829 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Española, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Española?
The median age in Española is 35.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Española?
The average commute to work in Española is 31 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Española?
The unemployment rate in Española is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Española?
18.3% of adults in Española 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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