Living in Las Tusas, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Las Tusas · Census data 2020–2024
Las Tusas has 999 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $58,627 (8% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $161,200.
Las Tusas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Las Tusas at a glance
- Population
- 999
- Median age
- 52State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $58,627State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $161,200State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61%
Is Las Tusas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 62.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Las Tusas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Las Tusas the median home value is $161,200, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,284 a month in housing costs.
Las Tusas median household income
The median household income in Las Tusas is $58,627 and the income per person is $21,017. 62.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Las Tusas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 627
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 34%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.41
34% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Las Tusas has many vacation and second homes.
Las Tusas demographics
- Population
- 999
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 49.8%
- Households
- 414
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 35.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Las Tusas ›
Education in Las Tusas
61% of adults 25 and older in Las Tusas have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 61% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Las Tusas
- Unemployment rate
- 0%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%
Las Tusas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Tusas | 999 | $58,627 | $161,200 | — |
| Bluewater | 275 | $122,750 | $337,900 | — |
| Prewitt | 1,027 | $19,074 | — | — |
| Thoreau | 1,973 | $45,469 | $95,200 | $483 |
| Milan | 2,327 | $36,133 | $75,500 | $851 |
| Continental Divide | 231 | $61,284 | — | — |
| San Rafael | 1,039 | $83,423 | $120,400 | — |
| Grants | 8,951 | $47,183 | $136,500 | $783 |
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What is the median household income in Las Tusas, NM?
The median household income in Las Tusas is $58,627, 8% 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 Las Tusas?
The median home value in Las Tusas is $161,200, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Las Tusas, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 62.2%.
What is the median age in Las Tusas?
The median age in Las Tusas is 52 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Las Tusas?
The unemployment rate in Las Tusas is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Las Tusas?
61% of adults in Las Tusas 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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