Living in Highland Meadows, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Meadows · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Meadows has 405 residents with a median age of 28.7. The median household income is $58,672 (8% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $131,300.
Highland Meadows is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Highland Meadows at a glance
- Population
- 405
- Median age
- 28.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $58,672State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $131,300State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.2%
- Average commute
- 66 min
Is Highland Meadows a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 66 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Highland Meadows
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Meadows the median home value is $131,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $734 a month in housing costs.
Highland Meadows median household income
The median household income in Highland Meadows is $58,672 and the income per person is $21,290. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Highland Meadows: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 257
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 48.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.05
48.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Highland Meadows has many vacation and second homes.
Highland Meadows demographics
- Population
- 405
- Median age
- 28.7
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Meadows ›
Education in Highland Meadows
10.2% of adults 25 and older in Highland Meadows have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Meadows
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 66 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 44.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.2%
Highland Meadows vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Meadows | 405 | $58,672 | $131,300 | — |
| Paraje | 1,333 | $33,239 | — | — |
| Seboyeta | 517 | $44,638 | — | — |
| Los Lunas | 18,618 | $62,330 | $262,900 | $1,110 |
| Belen | 7,450 | $42,627 | $166,100 | $916 |
| North Acomita Village | 282 | $49,297 | $63,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Highland Meadows, NM?
The median household income in Highland Meadows is $58,672, 8% 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 Highland Meadows?
The median home value in Highland Meadows is $131,300, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Highland Meadows, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 66 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Highland Meadows?
The median age in Highland Meadows is 28.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Highland Meadows?
The average commute to work in Highland Meadows is 66 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Meadows?
The unemployment rate in Highland Meadows is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Meadows?
10.2% of adults in Highland Meadows 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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