Living in Lemitar, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lemitar · Census data 2020–2024
Lemitar has 316 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $93,902 (47% higher than the New Mexico median).
Lemitar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lemitar at a glance
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 59.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $93,902State: $64,059
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
Is Lemitar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Lemitar median household income
The median household income in Lemitar is $93,902 and the income per person is $50,116. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Lemitar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 170
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.23
Lemitar demographics
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lemitar ›
Education in Lemitar
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Lemitar have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lemitar
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 53.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.1%
Lemitar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemitar | 316 | $93,902 | — | — |
| Polvadera | 1,033 | $27,158 | $123,700 | — |
| Socorro | 8,481 | $39,375 | $152,900 | $711 |
| Veguita | 157 | $11,354 | — | — |
| Casa Colorada | 351 | $47,310 | $235,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lemitar, NM?
The median household income in Lemitar is $93,902, 47% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Lemitar, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Lemitar?
The median age in Lemitar is 59.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Lemitar?
The unemployment rate in Lemitar is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lemitar?
22.5% of adults in Lemitar 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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