Living in La Puebla, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Puebla · Census data 2020–2024
La Puebla has 715 residents with a median age of 61.3. The median home value is $266,500.
La Puebla is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Puebla at a glance
- Population
- 715
- Median age
- 61.3State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $266,500State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
Is La Puebla a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 31.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in La Puebla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Puebla the median home value is $266,500, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in La Puebla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 363
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.50
La Puebla demographics
- Population
- 715
- Median age
- 61.3
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 38.9%
- Households
- 286
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Puebla ›
Education in La Puebla
16.6% of adults 25 and older in La Puebla have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Puebla
- Unemployment rate
- 31.6%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 70.6%
- Drive alone
- 28.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.2%
La Puebla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Puebla | 715 | — | $266,500 | — |
| Cuartelez | 1,512 | $114,151 | $304,700 | — |
| Santa Cruz | 228 | $33,750 | $253,100 | $850 |
| Sombrillo | 168 | $243,750 | $324,100 | — |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,293 | $67,826 | — | — |
| Chimayo | 2,390 | $56,484 | $227,500 | $873 |
| Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | $210,800 | $829 |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 1,194 | $47,067 | — | $719 |
| La Mesilla | 2,697 | $81,438 | $315,800 | $1,012 |
More for people moving to La Puebla
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What is the average home price in La Puebla?
The median home value in La Puebla is $266,500, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is La Puebla, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 31.6%.
What is the median age in La Puebla?
The median age in La Puebla is 61.3 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in La Puebla?
The unemployment rate in La Puebla is 31.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Puebla?
16.6% of adults in La Puebla 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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