Living in McIntosh, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McIntosh · Census data 2020–2024
McIntosh has 1,943 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $56,566 (12% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $168,500.
McIntosh at a glance
- Population
- 1,943
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $56,566State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $168,500State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is McIntosh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McIntosh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McIntosh the median home value is $168,500, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,634 a month in housing costs.
McIntosh median household income
The median household income in McIntosh is $56,566 and the income per person is $28,573. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in McIntosh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 901
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.50
McIntosh demographics
- Population
- 1,943
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 776
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McIntosh ›
Education in McIntosh
8.9% of adults 25 and older in McIntosh have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McIntosh
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
McIntosh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh | 1,943 | $56,566 | $168,500 | — |
| Estancia | 1,432 | $53,846 | $99,000 | $843 |
| Moriarty | 2,102 | $31,650 | $108,500 | $743 |
| Indian Hills | 622 | $42,222 | $143,800 | — |
| Barton | 1,302 | $81,723 | $323,700 | — |
| Ponderosa Pine | 1,442 | $87,361 | $313,700 | — |
| Thunder Mountain | 1,366 | $47,309 | $400,000 | — |
| Cedro | 372 | $121,766 | $362,800 | — |
| Sedillo | 565 | $112,009 | $475,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in McIntosh, NM?
The median household income in McIntosh is $56,566, 12% 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 McIntosh?
The median home value in McIntosh is $168,500, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is McIntosh, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
What is the median age in McIntosh?
The median age in McIntosh is 37.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in McIntosh?
The average commute to work in McIntosh is 40 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McIntosh?
The unemployment rate in McIntosh is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McIntosh?
8.9% of adults in McIntosh 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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