Living in Gallina, New Mexico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gallina · Census data 2020–2024

Gallina has 318 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $77,629 (21% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $196,100.

Gallina is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Gallina at a glance

Population
318
Median age
40.6State: 39.4
Median household income
$77,629State: $64,059
Median home value
$196,100State: $248,100
Homeowners
75.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
Average commute
56 min

Is Gallina a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%.

Cons: An average commute of 56 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Gallina

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gallina the median home value is $196,100, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gallina$196,100
New Mexico$248,100
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Mexico$1,067
United States$1,413

Gallina median household income

The median household income in Gallina is $77,629 and the income per person is $27,800. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).

Median household income

Gallina$77,629
New Mexico$64,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Gallina: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
152
Owner-occupied
75.2%
Renter-occupied
24.8%
Vacant
23%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1986
Average household size
2.72

Gallina demographics

Population
318
Median age
40.6
Under 18
29.9%
65 and older
19.8%
Households
117
Foreign-born
15.1%
Veterans
13%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White26.1%
Hispanic or Latino75.2%
Black0%
Asian24.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gallina ›

Education in Gallina

18.8% of adults 25 and older in Gallina have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gallina18.8%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gallina

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6%
Average commute
56 minState: 24 min
Work from home
13.3%
Drive alone
86.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.6%

Gallina vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gallina318$77,629$196,100—
La Jara176$16,049$13,400—
Lindrith111$71,359$106,600—
Cuba462$58,750$150,700$306
La Cueva162$248,625$245,000—
Jemez Springs284$87,917$248,700$1,232
Ojo Encino470$28,953$92,600$990

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Living in Gallina: FAQ

What is the median household income in Gallina, NM?

The median household income in Gallina is $77,629, 21% higher 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 Gallina?

The median home value in Gallina is $196,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.

Is Gallina, NM a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 56 minutes.

What is the median age in Gallina?

The median age in Gallina is 40.6 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Gallina?

The average commute to work in Gallina is 56 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Gallina?

The unemployment rate in Gallina is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gallina?

18.8% of adults in Gallina 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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