Living in Jacona, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jacona · Census data 2020–2024
Jacona has 412 residents with a median age of 57.7. The median household income is $84,375 (32% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $475,000, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Jacona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jacona at a glance
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 57.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $84,375State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $475,000State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Jacona a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
Cons: Home values 91% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jacona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jacona the median home value is $475,000, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,308 a month in housing costs.
Jacona median household income
The median household income in Jacona is $84,375 and the income per person is $49,013. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Jacona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 220
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.25
Jacona demographics
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 57.7
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 35.2%
- Households
- 183
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jacona ›
Education in Jacona
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Jacona have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jacona
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Jacona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacona | 412 | $84,375 | $475,000 | $1,150 |
| Jaconita | 268 | $101,250 | $244,400 | $850 |
| Pojoaque | 2,327 | $74,028 | $165,600 | $951 |
| Cuyamungue | 509 | $76,458 | $364,100 | $950 |
| El Rancho | 1,451 | $80,417 | $281,400 | $1,070 |
| Cuyamungue Grant | 376 | $77,639 | $398,300 | — |
| La Mesilla | 2,697 | $81,438 | $315,800 | $1,012 |
| Nambe | 2,035 | $59,375 | $301,500 | $1,229 |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,293 | $67,826 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Jacona, NM?
The median household income in Jacona is $84,375, 32% higher 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 Jacona?
The median home value in Jacona is $475,000, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Jacona?
The median gross rent in Jacona is $1,150 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Jacona, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 14.3%. Minuses: home values 91% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Jacona?
The median age in Jacona is 57.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Jacona?
The average commute to work in Jacona is 29 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jacona?
The unemployment rate in Jacona is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jacona?
45.3% of adults in Jacona 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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