Living in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Los Cerrillos · Census data 2020–2024
Los Cerrillos has 241 residents with a median age of 71.7. The median household income is $95,417 (49% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $610,900.
Los Cerrillos is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Los Cerrillos at a glance
- Population
- 241
- Median age
- 71.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $95,417State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $610,900State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.9%
Is Los Cerrillos a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 146% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Los Cerrillos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Los Cerrillos the median home value is $610,900, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Los Cerrillos median household income
The median household income in Los Cerrillos is $95,417 and the income per person is $40,242. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Los Cerrillos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 34.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.81
34.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Los Cerrillos has many vacation and second homes.
Los Cerrillos demographics
- Population
- 241
- Median age
- 71.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 60.6%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Los Cerrillos ›
Education in Los Cerrillos
58.9% of adults 25 and older in Los Cerrillos have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Los Cerrillos
- 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
- 94%
Los Cerrillos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Cerrillos | 241 | $95,417 | $610,900 | — |
| Galisteo | 231 | $32,955 | $1,344,300 | — |
| La Cienega | 3,543 | $85,250 | $517,100 | $1,139 |
| Valle Vista | 729 | $36,635 | $322,600 | $923 |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | 5,619 | $106,633 | $591,900 | $2,526 |
| Lamy | 294 | $68,235 | — | — |
| San Pedro | 172 | $140,568 | $365,000 | — |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 2,370 | $57,375 | $156,400 | — |
| Peña Blanca | 568 | $71,250 | $222,100 | $99 |
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What is the median household income in Los Cerrillos, NM?
The median household income in Los Cerrillos is $95,417, 49% 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 Los Cerrillos?
The median home value in Los Cerrillos is $610,900, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Los Cerrillos, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 146% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Los Cerrillos?
The median age in Los Cerrillos is 71.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Los Cerrillos?
The unemployment rate in Los Cerrillos is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Los Cerrillos?
58.9% of adults in Los Cerrillos 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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