Living in Hurley, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hurley · Census data 2020–2024
Hurley has 1,044 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $36,202 (43% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $89,700, the median rent is $545/month.
Hurley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hurley at a glance
- Population
- 1,044
- Median age
- 53State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $36,202State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $89,700State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $545/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Hurley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the New Mexico median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Hurley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hurley the median home value is $89,700, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $545 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,041 a month in housing costs.
Hurley median household income
The median household income in Hurley is $36,202 and the income per person is $20,658. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Hurley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 638
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 30.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.35
30.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hurley has many vacation and second homes.
Hurley demographics
- Population
- 1,044
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 445
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 16.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hurley ›
Education in Hurley
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Hurley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hurley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Hurley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurley | 1,044 | $36,202 | $89,700 | $545 |
| Bayard | 2,057 | $34,477 | $117,700 | $716 |
| Santa Clara | 1,809 | $57,898 | $141,500 | $543 |
| Arenas Valley | 1,247 | $44,300 | $189,900 | — |
| Hanover | 263 | $31,000 | — | — |
| Silver City | 9,536 | $38,711 | $182,100 | $866 |
| Tyrone | 814 | $47,031 | $166,100 | — |
| Little Walnut Village | 1,445 | $125,175 | $292,700 | — |
| Mimbres | 330 | $66,250 | $179,400 | — |
More for people moving to Hurley
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What is the median household income in Hurley, NM?
The median household income in Hurley is $36,202, 43% 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 Hurley?
The median home value in Hurley is $89,700, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Hurley?
The median gross rent in Hurley is $545 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Hurley, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 17.7%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the New Mexico median.
What is the median age in Hurley?
The median age in Hurley is 53 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Hurley?
The average commute to work in Hurley is 20 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hurley?
The unemployment rate in Hurley is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hurley?
16.6% of adults in Hurley 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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