Living in Nogal, New Mexico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nogal · Census data 2020–2024

Nogal has 80 residents with a median age of 62.8. .

Nogal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Nogal at a glance

Population
80
Median age
62.8State: 39.4
Homeowners
72.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
Average commute
27 min

Is Nogal a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 12.5%.

Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Housing in Nogal: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
53
Owner-occupied
72.9%
Renter-occupied
27.1%
Vacant
9.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1996
Average household size
1.67

Nogal demographics

Population
80
Median age
62.8
Under 18
0%
65 and older
45%
Households
48
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nogal ›

Education in Nogal

17.5% of adults 25 and older in Nogal have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Nogal17.5%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Nogal

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6%
Average commute
27 minState: 24 min
Work from home
3.7%
Drive alone
81.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
79.2%

Nogal vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Nogal80———
Capitan1,191$52,864$111,700—
Carrizozo854$27,344$84,700$611
Ruidoso7,699$52,736$243,800$944
Ruidoso Downs2,655$31,354$154,000$936
Mescalero832$24,313$43,300$260
Tularosa2,597$52,375$150,600$1,081

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Living in Nogal: FAQ

Is Nogal, NM a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in Nogal?

The median age in Nogal is 62.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Nogal?

The average commute to work in Nogal is 27 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Nogal?

The unemployment rate in Nogal is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Nogal?

17.5% of adults in Nogal 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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