Living in Lake Sumner, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Sumner · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Sumner has 86 residents with a median age of 37.9. .
Lake Sumner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Sumner at a glance
- Population
- 86
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39.4
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
Is Lake Sumner a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 71%; a poverty rate of 30.2%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Housing in Lake Sumner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 197
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 73.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.65
73.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Sumner has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Sumner demographics
- Population
- 86
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 52
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Sumner ›
Education in Lake Sumner
7% of adults 25 and older in Lake Sumner have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Sumner
- Unemployment rate
- 71%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lake Sumner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Sumner | 86 | — | — | — |
| Puerto de Luna | 378 | $250,001 | $242,300 | — |
| Santa Rosa | 2,462 | $48,789 | $111,600 | $727 |
| Melrose | 447 | $32,750 | $78,500 | $833 |
| Vaughn | 493 | $29,135 | $34,300 | $437 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Lake Sumner: FAQ
Is Lake Sumner, NM a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 71%; a poverty rate of 30.2%.
What is the median age in Lake Sumner?
The median age in Lake Sumner is 37.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Sumner?
The unemployment rate in Lake Sumner is 71% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Sumner?
7% of adults in Lake Sumner 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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