Living in Newcomb, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newcomb · Census data 2020–2024
Newcomb has 415 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $35,313 (45% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $18,600, the median rent is $603/month.
Newcomb is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newcomb at a glance
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $35,313State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $18,600State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $603/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 69%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Newcomb a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 93% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Newcomb
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newcomb the median home value is $18,600, 94% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $603 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Newcomb median household income
The median household income in Newcomb is $35,313 and the income per person is $22,684. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Newcomb: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 193
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Renter-occupied
- 31%
- Vacant
- 24.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.82
Newcomb demographics
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newcomb ›
Education in Newcomb
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Newcomb have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newcomb
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 51.7%
Newcomb vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomb | 415 | $35,313 | $18,600 | $603 |
| Sheep Springs | 360 | $30,625 | $99,000 | $819 |
| Sanostee | 214 | $56,250 | $34,500 | — |
| Naschitti | 361 | $29,821 | $136,100 | $535 |
| Crystal | 287 | $43,125 | $89,000 | $483 |
| Sehili | 229 | $28,333 | — | — |
| Tsaile | 1,696 | $48,819 | $46,700 | $560 |
| Lukachukai | 1,969 | $37,011 | $51,400 | $921 |
| Tohatchi | 750 | $48,125 | $56,700 | $585 |
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What is the median household income in Newcomb, NM?
The median household income in Newcomb is $35,313, 45% 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 Newcomb?
The median home value in Newcomb is $18,600, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Newcomb?
The median gross rent in Newcomb is $603 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Newcomb, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 93% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Newcomb?
The median age in Newcomb is 43.2 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Newcomb?
The average commute to work in Newcomb is 42 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newcomb?
The unemployment rate in Newcomb is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newcomb?
17.3% of adults in Newcomb 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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