Living in Luna, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Luna · Census data 2020–2024
Luna has 72 residents with a median age of 75.7. The median household income is $25,526 (60% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $11,100.
Luna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Luna at a glance
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 75.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $25,526State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $11,100State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
Is Luna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 96% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the New Mexico median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Luna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Luna the median home value is $11,100, 97% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Luna median household income
The median household income in Luna is $25,526 and the income per person is $29,221. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Luna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 142
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 64.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.44
64.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Luna has many vacation and second homes.
Luna demographics
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 75.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 100%
- Households
- 50
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 55.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Luna ›
Education in Luna
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Luna have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Luna
- Unemployment rate
- —State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- —
- Drive alone
- —
- Public transit
- —
- Walk to work
- —
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Luna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luna | 72 | $25,526 | $11,100 | — |
| Eagar | 4,416 | $82,839 | $247,800 | $494 |
| Springerville | 2,008 | $49,051 | $202,200 | $1,217 |
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What is the median household income in Luna, NM?
The median household income in Luna is $25,526, 60% 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 Luna?
The median home value in Luna is $11,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Luna, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 96% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the New Mexico median.
What is the median age in Luna?
The median age in Luna is 75.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How educated is Luna?
16.7% of adults in Luna 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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