Living in Hernandez, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hernandez · Census data 2020–2024
Hernandez has 769 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $26,923 (58% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $148,200, the median rent is $894/month.
Hernandez is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hernandez at a glance
- Population
- 769
- Median age
- 50.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $26,923State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $148,200State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hernandez a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hernandez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hernandez the median home value is $148,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,536 a month in housing costs.
Hernandez median household income
The median household income in Hernandez is $26,923 and the income per person is $21,407. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Hernandez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 469
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.79
Hernandez demographics
- Population
- 769
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 430
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hernandez ›
Education in Hernandez
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Hernandez have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hernandez
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 54%
Hernandez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernandez | 769 | $26,923 | $148,200 | $894 |
| El Duende | 454 | $124,081 | — | — |
| Chamita | 867 | $68,472 | $222,300 | $938 |
| San Jose | 776 | $80,179 | $254,900 | $1,259 |
| Chili | 209 | $63,939 | $296,300 | — |
| Alcalde | 285 | $48,000 | $250,000 | $1,425 |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 1,194 | $47,067 | — | $719 |
| Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | $210,800 | $829 |
| La Villita | 1,534 | $104,162 | $253,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hernandez, NM?
The median household income in Hernandez is $26,923, 58% 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 Hernandez?
The median home value in Hernandez is $148,200, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Hernandez?
The median gross rent in Hernandez is $894 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Hernandez, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
What is the median age in Hernandez?
The median age in Hernandez is 50.4 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Hernandez?
The average commute to work in Hernandez is 27 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hernandez?
The unemployment rate in Hernandez is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hernandez?
6.1% of adults in Hernandez 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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