Living in La Tierra, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Tierra · Census data 2020–2024
La Tierra has 315 residents with a median age of 70.9. The median household income is $246,008 (284% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
La Tierra is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Tierra at a glance
- Population
- 315
- Median age
- 70.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $246,008State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 88.6%
Is La Tierra a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 284% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 706% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in La Tierra
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Tierra the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
La Tierra median household income
The median household income in La Tierra is $246,008 and the income per person is $199,753. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in La Tierra: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 277
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 37.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 1.82
37.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that La Tierra has many vacation and second homes.
La Tierra demographics
- Population
- 315
- Median age
- 70.9
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 61.9%
- Households
- 173
- Foreign-born
- 34.9%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Tierra ›
Education in La Tierra
88.6% of adults 25 and older in La Tierra have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 32.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Tierra
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 34.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
La Tierra vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Tierra | 315 | $246,008 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Las Campanas | 2,119 | $204,922 | $1,545,800 | — |
| Tano Road | 1,586 | $183,162 | $1,133,900 | — |
| Tres Arroyos | 1,926 | $87,841 | $678,500 | — |
| Tesuque Pueblo | 325 | $78,214 | $95,000 | $494 |
| Peak Place | 427 | $40,938 | $13,800 | $483 |
| Agua Fria | 2,898 | $65,101 | $270,400 | $1,158 |
| Tesuque | 1,079 | $55,865 | $849,300 | $1,141 |
| Santa Fe | 89,019 | $73,482 | $444,900 | $1,463 |
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What is the median household income in La Tierra, NM?
The median household income in La Tierra is $246,008, 284% 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 Tierra?
The median home value in La Tierra is $2,000,001, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is La Tierra, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 284% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 706% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in La Tierra?
The median age in La Tierra is 70.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in La Tierra?
The unemployment rate in La Tierra is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Tierra?
88.6% of adults in La Tierra 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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