Living in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kirtland AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Kirtland AFB has 3,413 residents with a median age of 24.4. The median household income is $84,884 (33% higher than the New Mexico median), the median rent is $1,794/month.
Kirtland AFB at a glance
- Population
- 3,413
- Median age
- 24.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $84,884State: $64,059
- Median rent
- $1,794/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 2.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.2%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is Kirtland AFB a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Kirtland AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kirtland AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,794 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Kirtland AFB median household income
The median household income in Kirtland AFB is $84,884 and the income per person is $38,472. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Kirtland AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,361
- Owner-occupied
- 2.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 97.9%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.34
Kirtland AFB demographics
- Population
- 3,413
- Median age
- 24.4
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 2.1%
- Households
- 1,260
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 29.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kirtland AFB ›
Education in Kirtland AFB
51.2% of adults 25 and older in Kirtland AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kirtland AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Kirtland AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 3,413 | $84,884 | — | $1,794 |
| Carnuel | 877 | $98,988 | $294,600 | — |
| Albuquerque | 562,218 | $68,317 | $291,500 | $1,145 |
| South Valley | 37,120 | $58,224 | $224,300 | $954 |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 5,857 | $72,992 | $492,400 | $1,061 |
| North Valley | 10,455 | $61,498 | $302,700 | $893 |
| Sandia Heights | 3,160 | $143,646 | $670,100 | $3,050 |
| Tijeras | 524 | $78,173 | $260,600 | $775 |
| Edith Enclave | 185 | $91,875 | $318,800 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Kirtland AFB, NM?
The median household income in Kirtland AFB is $84,884, 33% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Kirtland AFB?
The median gross rent in Kirtland AFB is $1,794 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Kirtland AFB, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Kirtland AFB?
The median age in Kirtland AFB is 24.4 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Kirtland AFB?
The average commute to work in Kirtland AFB is 9 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kirtland AFB?
The unemployment rate in Kirtland AFB is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kirtland AFB?
51.2% of adults in Kirtland AFB 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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