Living in La Jara, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Jara · Census data 2020–2024
La Jara has 176 residents with a median age of 68. The median household income is $16,049 (75% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $13,400.
La Jara is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Jara at a glance
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 68State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $16,049State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $13,400State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
Is La Jara a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 95% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 75% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 82.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in La Jara
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Jara the median home value is $13,400, 96% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
La Jara median household income
The median household income in La Jara is $16,049 and the income per person is $13,785. 82.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in La Jara: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 191
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 45%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.68
45% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that La Jara has many vacation and second homes.
La Jara demographics
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 68
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 83%
- Households
- 105
- Foreign-born
- 31.8%
- Veterans
- 76.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Jara ›
Education in La Jara
38.1% of adults 25 and older in La Jara have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Jara
- 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
- 61.9%
La Jara vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Jara | 176 | $16,049 | $13,400 | — |
| Cuba | 462 | $58,750 | $150,700 | $306 |
| Gallina | 318 | $77,629 | $196,100 | — |
| Lindrith | 111 | $71,359 | $106,600 | — |
| La Cueva | 162 | $248,625 | $245,000 | — |
| Ojo Encino | 470 | $28,953 | $92,600 | $990 |
| Jemez Springs | 284 | $87,917 | $248,700 | $1,232 |
| Cañon | 436 | $99,545 | $651,300 | — |
| Ponderosa | 289 | $60,313 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in La Jara, NM?
The median household income in La Jara is $16,049, 75% 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 Jara?
The median home value in La Jara is $13,400, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is La Jara, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 95% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 75% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 82.4%.
What is the median age in La Jara?
The median age in La Jara is 68 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in La Jara?
The unemployment rate in La Jara is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Jara?
38.1% of adults in La Jara 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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