Living in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ohkay Owingeh · Census data 2020–2024
Ohkay Owingeh has 1,194 residents with a median age of 30. The median household income is $47,067 (27% lower than the New Mexico median), the median rent is $719/month.
Ohkay Owingeh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ohkay Owingeh at a glance
- Population
- 1,194
- Median age
- 30State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $47,067State: $64,059
- Median rent
- $719/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Ohkay Owingeh a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ohkay Owingeh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ohkay Owingeh the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $992 a month in housing costs.
Ohkay Owingeh median household income
The median household income in Ohkay Owingeh is $47,067 and the income per person is $25,587. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Ohkay Owingeh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 354
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 4.10
Ohkay Owingeh demographics
- Population
- 1,194
- Median age
- 30
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 7%
- Households
- 291
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ohkay Owingeh ›
Education in Ohkay Owingeh
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Ohkay Owingeh have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ohkay Owingeh
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Ohkay Owingeh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohkay Owingeh | 1,194 | $47,067 | — | $719 |
| Alcalde | 285 | $48,000 | $250,000 | $1,425 |
| San Jose | 776 | $80,179 | $254,900 | $1,259 |
| Chamita | 867 | $68,472 | $222,300 | $938 |
| Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | $210,800 | $829 |
| Santa Cruz | 228 | $33,750 | $253,100 | $850 |
| Cuartelez | 1,512 | $114,151 | $304,700 | — |
| La Villita | 1,534 | $104,162 | $253,500 | — |
| Hernandez | 769 | $26,923 | $148,200 | $894 |
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What is the median household income in Ohkay Owingeh, NM?
The median household income in Ohkay Owingeh is $47,067, 27% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Ohkay Owingeh?
The median gross rent in Ohkay Owingeh is $719 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Ohkay Owingeh, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Ohkay Owingeh?
The median age in Ohkay Owingeh is 30 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Ohkay Owingeh?
The average commute to work in Ohkay Owingeh is 15 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ohkay Owingeh?
The unemployment rate in Ohkay Owingeh is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ohkay Owingeh?
21.6% of adults in Ohkay Owingeh 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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