Living in Kirtland, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kirtland · Census data 2020–2024
Kirtland has 465 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $100,000 (56% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $291,300, the median rent is $920/month.
Kirtland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kirtland at a glance
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $100,000State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $291,300State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $920/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Kirtland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Kirtland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kirtland the median home value is $291,300, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, which is 14.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Kirtland median household income
The median household income in Kirtland is $100,000 and the income per person is $49,356. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Kirtland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 168
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.06
Kirtland demographics
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 152
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kirtland ›
Education in Kirtland
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Kirtland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kirtland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Kirtland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland | 465 | $100,000 | $291,300 | $920 |
| Fruitland | 574 | $142,750 | — | — |
| Nenahnezad | 406 | $37,361 | $68,400 | — |
| Upper Fruitland | 1,457 | $49,453 | $86,200 | — |
| Ojo Amarillo | 411 | $20,729 | — | $767 |
| Waterflow | 1,140 | $61,429 | $167,400 | $1,572 |
| Farmington | 46,314 | $68,784 | $233,000 | $1,037 |
| Napi Headquarters | 717 | $28,831 | — | $439 |
| La Plata | 2,233 | $57,071 | $210,000 | $938 |
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What is the median household income in Kirtland, NM?
The median household income in Kirtland is $100,000, 56% 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 Kirtland?
The median home value in Kirtland is $291,300, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Kirtland?
The median gross rent in Kirtland is $920 per month, about 14.1% of household income.
Is Kirtland, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Kirtland?
The median age in Kirtland is 36.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Kirtland?
The average commute to work in Kirtland is 31 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kirtland?
The unemployment rate in Kirtland is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kirtland?
38.5% of adults in Kirtland 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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