Living in Hagerman, New Mexico

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

Hagerman has 849 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $64,674 (about the same as the New Mexico median), the median home value is $109,600, the median rent is $734/month.

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

Hagerman at a glance

Population
849
Median age
39State: 39.4
Median household income
$64,674State: $64,059
Median home value
$109,600State: $248,100
Median rent
$734/moState: $1,067
Homeowners
77.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
Average commute
32 min

Is Hagerman a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Mexico median; home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.

Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Cost of living in Hagerman

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hagerman the median home value is $109,600, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $734 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,353 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hagerman$109,600
New Mexico$248,100
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Hagerman$734
New Mexico$1,067
United States$1,413

Hagerman median household income

The median household income in Hagerman is $64,674 and the income per person is $29,666. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).

Median household income

Hagerman$64,674
New Mexico$64,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Hagerman: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
335
Owner-occupied
77.3%
Renter-occupied
22.7%
Vacant
14.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1966
Average household size
2.97

Hagerman demographics

Population
849
Median age
39
Under 18
21%
65 and older
14.6%
Households
286
Foreign-born
14%
Veterans
3.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Hispanic or Latino77.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Hagerman

17.2% of adults 25 and older in Hagerman have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hagerman17.2%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hagerman

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6%
Average commute
32 minState: 24 min
Work from home
9%
Drive alone
78.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.6%
Homes with broadband
94.4%

Hagerman vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hagerman849$64,674$109,600$734
Dexter1,128$43,846$97,500$673
Lake Arthur478$76,429$116,100—
Midway541$44,258$178,400—
Artesia12,576$74,915$229,400$1,288
Roswell47,638$51,583$152,600$876
Atoka1,347$83,704$116,200$1,157

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Living in Hagerman: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hagerman, NM?

The median household income in Hagerman is $64,674, 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 Hagerman?

The median home value in Hagerman is $109,600, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.

How much is rent in Hagerman?

The median gross rent in Hagerman is $734 per month, about 25.3% of household income.

Is Hagerman, NM a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Mexico median; home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.

What is the median age in Hagerman?

The median age in Hagerman is 39 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Hagerman?

The average commute to work in Hagerman is 32 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hagerman?

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

How educated is Hagerman?

17.2% of adults in Hagerman 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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