Living in Jaconita, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jaconita · Census data 2020–2024
Jaconita has 268 residents with a median age of 63.1. The median household income is $101,250 (58% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $244,400, the median rent is $850/month.
Jaconita is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jaconita at a glance
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 63.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $101,250State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $244,400State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Jaconita a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the New Mexico median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jaconita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jaconita the median home value is $244,400, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,098 a month in housing costs.
Jaconita median household income
The median household income in Jaconita is $101,250 and the income per person is $65,309. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Jaconita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.2%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.06
Jaconita demographics
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 63.1
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jaconita ›
Education in Jaconita
40.2% of adults 25 and older in Jaconita have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jaconita
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Jaconita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaconita | 268 | $101,250 | $244,400 | $850 |
| Jacona | 412 | $84,375 | $475,000 | $1,150 |
| El Rancho | 1,451 | $80,417 | $281,400 | $1,070 |
| Pojoaque | 2,327 | $74,028 | $165,600 | $951 |
| Cuyamungue | 509 | $76,458 | $364,100 | $950 |
| San Ildefonso Pueblo | 737 | $91,042 | $190,900 | $635 |
| La Mesilla | 2,697 | $81,438 | $315,800 | $1,012 |
| Cuyamungue Grant | 376 | $77,639 | $398,300 | — |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,293 | $67,826 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Jaconita, NM?
The median household income in Jaconita is $101,250, 58% 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 Jaconita?
The median home value in Jaconita is $244,400, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Jaconita?
The median gross rent in Jaconita is $850 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Jaconita, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the New Mexico median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Jaconita?
The median age in Jaconita is 63.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Jaconita?
The average commute to work in Jaconita is 24 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jaconita?
The unemployment rate in Jaconita is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jaconita?
40.2% of adults in Jaconita 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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