Living in Lamy, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lamy · Census data 2020–2024
Lamy has 294 residents with a median age of 64.1. The median household income is $68,235 (7% higher than the New Mexico median).
Lamy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lamy at a glance
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 64.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $68,235State: $64,059
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
Is Lamy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the New Mexico median.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Lamy median household income
The median household income in Lamy is $68,235 and the income per person is $38,389. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Lamy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 153
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.30
Lamy demographics
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 64.1
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 40.5%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lamy ›
Education in Lamy
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Lamy have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lamy
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Drive alone
- 9.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 27.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lamy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamy | 294 | $68,235 | — | — |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | 5,619 | $106,633 | $591,900 | $2,526 |
| Cañoncito | 1,253 | $78,220 | $387,900 | $3,011 |
| Galisteo | 231 | $32,955 | $1,344,300 | — |
| Cañada de los Alamos | 315 | $83,294 | $460,700 | — |
| Sunlit Hills | 899 | $126,250 | $1,001,300 | $1,354 |
| Seton Village | 101 | $123,750 | $680,600 | — |
| Santa Fe Foothills | 779 | $157,083 | $1,172,000 | — |
| Conejo | 555 | $111,908 | $1,005,600 | $2,160 |
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What is the median household income in Lamy, NM?
The median household income in Lamy is $68,235, 7% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Lamy, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the New Mexico median.
What is the median age in Lamy?
The median age in Lamy is 64.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Lamy?
The unemployment rate in Lamy is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lamy?
41.5% of adults in Lamy 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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