Living in Nageezi, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nageezi · Census data 2020–2024
Nageezi has 327 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $12,321 (81% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $60,000, the median rent is $525/month.
Nageezi is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nageezi at a glance
- Population
- 327
- Median age
- 48.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $12,321State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $60,000State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $525/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Nageezi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 81% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 48.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nageezi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nageezi the median home value is $60,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Nageezi median household income
The median household income in Nageezi is $12,321 and the income per person is $46,328. 48.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Nageezi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 122
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 36.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 4.25
36.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nageezi has many vacation and second homes.
Nageezi demographics
- Population
- 327
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nageezi ›
Education in Nageezi
1.3% of adults 25 and older in Nageezi have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nageezi
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 32.5%
Nageezi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nageezi | 327 | $12,321 | $60,000 | $525 |
| Pueblo Pintado | 187 | $41,250 | — | $1,175 |
| Ojo Encino | 470 | $28,953 | $92,600 | $990 |
| Sullivan | 463 | $100,658 | $316,700 | — |
| Angustura | 1,997 | $53,750 | $170,400 | $1,175 |
| Turley | 117 | $48,000 | $118,800 | — |
| West Hammond | 2,236 | $48,929 | $209,300 | $1,208 |
| Blanco | 492 | $55,625 | $257,600 | — |
| Lee Acres | 4,272 | $44,583 | $187,400 | $1,077 |
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What is the median household income in Nageezi, NM?
The median household income in Nageezi is $12,321, 81% 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 Nageezi?
The median home value in Nageezi is $60,000, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Nageezi?
The median gross rent in Nageezi is $525 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Nageezi, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 81% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 48.9%.
What is the median age in Nageezi?
The median age in Nageezi is 48.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Nageezi?
The average commute to work in Nageezi is 31 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nageezi?
The unemployment rate in Nageezi is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nageezi?
1.3% of adults in Nageezi 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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