Living in La Hacienda, New Mexico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Hacienda · Census data 2020–2024

La Hacienda has 640 residents with a median age of 24.1. The median household income is $30,541 (52% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $113,900.

La Hacienda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

La Hacienda at a glance

Population
640
Median age
24.1State: 39.4
Median household income
$30,541State: $64,059
Median home value
$113,900State: $248,100
Homeowners
68.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%

Is La Hacienda a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 51.7%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in La Hacienda

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Hacienda the median home value is $113,900, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

La Hacienda$113,900
New Mexico$248,100
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Mexico$1,067
United States$1,413

La Hacienda median household income

The median household income in La Hacienda is $30,541 and the income per person is $18,520. 51.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).

Median household income

La Hacienda$30,541
New Mexico$64,059
United States$80,734

Housing in La Hacienda: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
232
Owner-occupied
68.1%
Renter-occupied
31.9%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2002
Average household size
2.76

La Hacienda demographics

Population
640
Median age
24.1
Under 18
38%
65 and older
20.5%
Households
232
Foreign-born
28.3%
Veterans
14.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White13.3%
Hispanic or Latino80.3%
Black20%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Hacienda ›

Education in La Hacienda

7.4% of adults 25 and older in La Hacienda have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

La Hacienda7.4%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in La Hacienda

Unemployment rate
17.3%State: 6%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

La Hacienda vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
La Hacienda640$30,541$113,900—
Pulpotio Bareas221$57,917——
Ventura603$30,867$116,900—
Deming15,221$34,165$127,400$586
Pecan Park575$103,310——
Sunshine524$45,076$181,200—
Keeler Farm1,376$43,750$143,800—
Columbus1,196$26,090$105,600$414
Hurley1,044$36,202$89,700$545

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Living in La Hacienda: FAQ

What is the median household income in La Hacienda, NM?

The median household income in La Hacienda is $30,541, 52% lower 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 Hacienda?

The median home value in La Hacienda is $113,900, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.

Is La Hacienda, NM a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 51.7%.

What is the median age in La Hacienda?

The median age in La Hacienda is 24.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

What is the unemployment rate in La Hacienda?

The unemployment rate in La Hacienda is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is La Hacienda?

7.4% of adults in La Hacienda 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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