Living in Ojo Encino, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ojo Encino · Census data 2020–2024
Ojo Encino has 470 residents with a median age of 22.8. The median household income is $28,953 (55% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $92,600, the median rent is $990/month.
Ojo Encino is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ojo Encino at a glance
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 22.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $28,953State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $92,600State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $990/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 61 min
Is Ojo Encino a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 61 minutes; unemployment of 27.3%; a poverty rate of 71.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ojo Encino
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ojo Encino the median home value is $92,600, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ojo Encino median household income
The median household income in Ojo Encino is $28,953 and the income per person is $8,597. 71.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Ojo Encino: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 131
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.98
Ojo Encino demographics
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 22.8
- Under 18
- 34%
- 65 and older
- 5.5%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ojo Encino ›
Education in Ojo Encino
7% of adults 25 and older in Ojo Encino have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ojo Encino
- Unemployment rate
- 27.3%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 61 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 39%
Ojo Encino vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ojo Encino | 470 | $28,953 | $92,600 | $990 |
| Pueblo Pintado | 187 | $41,250 | — | $1,175 |
| Cuba | 462 | $58,750 | $150,700 | $306 |
| La Jara | 176 | $16,049 | $13,400 | — |
| Lindrith | 111 | $71,359 | $106,600 | — |
| Nageezi | 327 | $12,321 | $60,000 | $525 |
| Gallina | 318 | $77,629 | $196,100 | — |
| Cañon | 436 | $99,545 | $651,300 | — |
| Jemez Springs | 284 | $87,917 | $248,700 | $1,232 |
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What is the median household income in Ojo Encino, NM?
The median household income in Ojo Encino is $28,953, 55% 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 Ojo Encino?
The median home value in Ojo Encino is $92,600, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Ojo Encino?
The median gross rent in Ojo Encino is $990 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Ojo Encino, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 61 minutes; unemployment of 27.3%; a poverty rate of 71.9%.
What is the median age in Ojo Encino?
The median age in Ojo Encino is 22.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Ojo Encino?
The average commute to work in Ojo Encino is 61 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ojo Encino?
The unemployment rate in Ojo Encino is 27.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ojo Encino?
7% of adults in Ojo Encino 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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