Living in La Bajada, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Bajada · Census data 2020–2024
La Bajada has 11 residents with a median age of 49.4. .
La Bajada is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Bajada at a glance
- Population
- 11
- Median age
- 49.4State: 39.4
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is La Bajada a good place to live?
Cons: A poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Housing in La Bajada: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 60%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 5.50
60% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that La Bajada has many vacation and second homes.
La Bajada demographics
- Population
- 11
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 2
- Foreign-born
- 63.6%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Bajada ›
Education in La Bajada
0% of adults 25 and older in La Bajada have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Bajada
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 0%
La Bajada vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Bajada | 11 | — | — | — |
| Peña Blanca | 568 | $71,250 | $222,100 | $99 |
| Cochiti | 680 | $85,548 | $250,000 | — |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 2,370 | $57,375 | $156,400 | — |
| La Cienega | 3,543 | $85,250 | $517,100 | $1,139 |
| Cochiti Lake | 476 | $57,375 | $255,300 | $1,429 |
| Valle Vista | 729 | $36,635 | $322,600 | $923 |
| Los Cerrillos | 241 | $95,417 | $610,900 | — |
| Tres Arroyos | 1,926 | $87,841 | $678,500 | — |
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Is La Bajada, NM a good place to live?
Minuses: a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in La Bajada?
The median age in La Bajada is 49.4 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in La Bajada?
The unemployment rate in La Bajada is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Bajada?
0% of adults in La Bajada 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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