Living in Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jemez Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Jemez Springs has 284 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $87,917 (37% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $248,700, the median rent is $1,232/month.
Jemez Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jemez Springs at a glance
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 55.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $87,917State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $248,700State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,232/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Jemez Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Jemez Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jemez Springs the median home value is $248,700, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,232 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,452 a month in housing costs.
Jemez Springs median household income
The median household income in Jemez Springs is $87,917 and the income per person is $45,818. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Jemez Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 189
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 36.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.13
36.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jemez Springs has many vacation and second homes.
Jemez Springs demographics
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 4.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jemez Springs ›
Education in Jemez Springs
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Jemez Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jemez Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 37.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Jemez Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Springs | 284 | $87,917 | $248,700 | $1,232 |
| La Cueva | 162 | $248,625 | $245,000 | — |
| Cañon | 436 | $99,545 | $651,300 | — |
| Ponderosa | 289 | $60,313 | — | — |
| Jemez Pueblo | 2,199 | $55,551 | $169,000 | — |
| Zia Pueblo | 770 | $56,518 | $163,600 | — |
| Cochiti Lake | 476 | $57,375 | $255,300 | $1,429 |
| Cochiti | 680 | $85,548 | $250,000 | — |
| Cuba | 462 | $58,750 | $150,700 | $306 |
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What is the median household income in Jemez Springs, NM?
The median household income in Jemez Springs is $87,917, 37% 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 Jemez Springs?
The median home value in Jemez Springs is $248,700, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Jemez Springs?
The median gross rent in Jemez Springs is $1,232 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Jemez Springs, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Jemez Springs?
The median age in Jemez Springs is 55.2 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Jemez Springs?
The average commute to work in Jemez Springs is 21 minutes; 37.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jemez Springs?
The unemployment rate in Jemez Springs is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jemez Springs?
31.7% of adults in Jemez Springs 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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