Living in House, New Mexico

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

House has 91 residents with a median age of 19.7. The median household income is $2,499 (96% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $217,900.

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

House at a glance

Population
91
Median age
19.7State: 39.4
Median household income
$2,499State: $64,059
Median home value
$217,900State: $248,100
Homeowners
16.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%

Is House a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 96% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 84.6%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in House

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In House the median home value is $217,900, 35% 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

House$217,900
New Mexico$248,100
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

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

House median household income

The median household income in House is $2,499 and the income per person is $21,037. 84.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).

Median household income

House$2,499
New Mexico$64,059
United States$80,734

Housing in House: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
83
Owner-occupied
16.7%
Renter-occupied
83.3%
Vacant
6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.17

House demographics

Population
91
Median age
19.7
Under 18
4.4%
65 and older
9.9%
Households
78
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
1.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White30.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in House

8.3% of adults 25 and older in House have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

House8.3%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in House

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
33.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
66.7%
Homes with broadband
91%

House vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
House91$2,499$217,900—
Melrose447$32,750$78,500$833
Floyd134$51,250——
Tucumcari5,160$31,844$64,100$704
Cannon AFB2,405$63,000—$1,206
Clovis37,942$54,820$169,400$988
Portales11,968$50,555$133,400$903

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Living in House: FAQ

What is the median household income in House, NM?

The median household income in House is $2,499, 96% 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 House?

The median home value in House is $217,900, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.

Is House, NM a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 96% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 84.6%.

What is the median age in House?

The median age in House is 19.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

What is the unemployment rate in House?

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

How educated is House?

8.3% of adults in House 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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