Living in La Luz, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Luz · Census data 2020–2024
La Luz has 1,797 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $46,655 (27% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $68,100, the median rent is $765/month.
La Luz at a glance
- Population
- 1,797
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $46,655State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $68,100State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $765/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is La Luz a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 26.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in La Luz
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Luz the median home value is $68,100, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $873 a month in housing costs.
La Luz median household income
The median household income in La Luz is $46,655 and the income per person is $30,086. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in La Luz: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 884
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.47
La Luz demographics
- Population
- 1,797
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 727
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 16.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Luz ›
Education in La Luz
16.5% of adults 25 and older in La Luz have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Luz
- Unemployment rate
- 26.4%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
La Luz vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Luz | 1,797 | $46,655 | $68,100 | $765 |
| Alamogordo | 31,307 | $55,952 | $172,900 | $902 |
| High Rolls | 1,313 | $86,375 | $257,600 | — |
| Tularosa | 2,597 | $52,375 | $150,600 | $1,081 |
| Boles Acres | 1,848 | $52,788 | — | — |
| Cloudcroft | 630 | $56,563 | $234,800 | — |
| Holloman AFB | 4,433 | $52,465 | — | $1,230 |
| Mescalero | 832 | $24,313 | $43,300 | $260 |
| Twin Forks | 310 | $76,042 | $250,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in La Luz, NM?
The median household income in La Luz is $46,655, 27% 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 Luz?
The median home value in La Luz is $68,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in La Luz?
The median gross rent in La Luz is $765 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is La Luz, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 26.4%.
What is the median age in La Luz?
The median age in La Luz is 41.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in La Luz?
The average commute to work in La Luz is 14 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Luz?
The unemployment rate in La Luz is 26.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Luz?
16.5% of adults in La Luz 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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