Living in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ojo Amarillo · Census data 2020–2024
Ojo Amarillo has 411 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $20,729 (68% lower than the New Mexico median), the median rent is $767/month.
Ojo Amarillo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ojo Amarillo at a glance
- Population
- 411
- Median age
- 32.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $20,729State: $64,059
- Median rent
- $767/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ojo Amarillo a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 18.4%; a poverty rate of 62.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ojo Amarillo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ojo Amarillo the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ojo Amarillo median household income
The median household income in Ojo Amarillo is $20,729 and the income per person is $17,490. 62.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Ojo Amarillo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 192
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.69
Ojo Amarillo demographics
- Population
- 411
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ojo Amarillo ›
Education in Ojo Amarillo
2.5% of adults 25 and older in Ojo Amarillo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ojo Amarillo
- Unemployment rate
- 18.4%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 39.2%
Ojo Amarillo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ojo Amarillo | 411 | $20,729 | — | $767 |
| Upper Fruitland | 1,457 | $49,453 | $86,200 | — |
| Fruitland | 574 | $142,750 | — | — |
| Nenahnezad | 406 | $37,361 | $68,400 | — |
| Kirtland | 465 | $100,000 | $291,300 | $920 |
| Waterflow | 1,140 | $61,429 | $167,400 | $1,572 |
| Napi Headquarters | 717 | $28,831 | — | $439 |
| Farmington | 46,314 | $68,784 | $233,000 | $1,037 |
| Crouch Mesa | 4,812 | $63,750 | $89,200 | $1,040 |
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What is the median household income in Ojo Amarillo, NM?
The median household income in Ojo Amarillo is $20,729, 68% 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 Ojo Amarillo?
The median gross rent in Ojo Amarillo is $767 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Ojo Amarillo, NM a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 18.4%; a poverty rate of 62.8%.
What is the median age in Ojo Amarillo?
The median age in Ojo Amarillo is 32.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Ojo Amarillo?
The average commute to work in Ojo Amarillo is 29 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ojo Amarillo?
The unemployment rate in Ojo Amarillo is 18.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ojo Amarillo?
2.5% of adults in Ojo Amarillo 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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