Living in La Huerta, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Huerta · Census data 2020–2024
La Huerta has 1,288 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $78,861 (23% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $345,100.
La Huerta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Huerta at a glance
- Population
- 1,288
- Median age
- 36.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $78,861State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $345,100State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is La Huerta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in La Huerta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Huerta the median home value is $345,100, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,177 a month in housing costs.
La Huerta median household income
The median household income in La Huerta is $78,861 and the income per person is $45,950. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in La Huerta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 604
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.24
La Huerta demographics
- Population
- 1,288
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 33.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 575
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Huerta ›
Education in La Huerta
33.8% of adults 25 and older in La Huerta have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Huerta
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
La Huerta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Huerta | 1,288 | $78,861 | $345,100 | — |
| Carlsbad | 31,746 | $72,306 | $200,000 | $1,236 |
| Livingston Wheeler | 460 | $79,329 | $153,000 | — |
| Happy Valley | 845 | $62,215 | $200,000 | $1,115 |
| Loving | 1,357 | $43,884 | $171,600 | $1,327 |
| Atoka | 1,347 | $83,704 | $116,200 | $1,157 |
| Artesia | 12,576 | $74,915 | $229,400 | $1,288 |
| Lake Arthur | 478 | $76,429 | $116,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in La Huerta, NM?
The median household income in La Huerta is $78,861, 23% 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 Huerta?
The median home value in La Huerta is $345,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is La Huerta, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in La Huerta?
The median age in La Huerta is 36.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in La Huerta?
The average commute to work in La Huerta is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Huerta?
The unemployment rate in La Huerta is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Huerta?
33.8% of adults in La Huerta 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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