Living in La Cienega, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Cienega · Census data 2020–2024
La Cienega has 3,543 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $85,250 (33% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $517,100, the median rent is $1,139/month.
La Cienega at a glance
- Population
- 3,543
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $85,250State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $517,100State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,139/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is La Cienega a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 108% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in La Cienega
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Cienega the median home value is $517,100, 55% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,139 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,961 a month in housing costs.
La Cienega median household income
The median household income in La Cienega is $85,250 and the income per person is $40,420. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in La Cienega: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,359
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.82
La Cienega demographics
- Population
- 3,543
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 1,257
- Foreign-born
- 15.2%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Cienega ›
Education in La Cienega
33.6% of adults 25 and older in La Cienega have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Cienega
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
La Cienega vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Cienega | 3,543 | $85,250 | $517,100 | $1,139 |
| Valle Vista | 729 | $36,635 | $322,600 | $923 |
| Agua Fria | 2,898 | $65,101 | $270,400 | $1,158 |
| Tres Arroyos | 1,926 | $87,841 | $678,500 | — |
| Santa Fe | 89,019 | $73,482 | $444,900 | $1,463 |
| Las Campanas | 2,119 | $204,922 | $1,545,800 | — |
| Conejo | 555 | $111,908 | $1,005,600 | $2,160 |
| Seton Village | 101 | $123,750 | $680,600 | — |
| Los Cerrillos | 241 | $95,417 | $610,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in La Cienega, NM?
The median household income in La Cienega is $85,250, 33% 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 La Cienega?
The median home value in La Cienega is $517,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in La Cienega?
The median gross rent in La Cienega is $1,139 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is La Cienega, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 108% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in La Cienega?
The median age in La Cienega is 44.2 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in La Cienega?
The average commute to work in La Cienega is 24 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Cienega?
The unemployment rate in La Cienega is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Cienega?
33.6% of adults in La Cienega 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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