Living in Organ, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Organ · Census data 2020–2024
Organ has 152 residents with a median age of 62.5. The median home value is $122,100.
Organ is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Organ at a glance
- Population
- 152
- Median age
- 62.5State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $122,100State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
Is Organ a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Organ
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Organ the median home value is $122,100, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Organ: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 45.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.65
45.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Organ has many vacation and second homes.
Organ demographics
- Population
- 152
- Median age
- 62.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 20.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Organ ›
Education in Organ
23% of adults 25 and older in Organ have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Organ
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 72.7%
- Drive alone
- 27.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Organ vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organ | 152 | — | $122,100 | — |
| Butterfield Park | 1,119 | $34,093 | $258,500 | — |
| White Sands | 1,609 | $89,565 | — | $1,385 |
| Doña Ana | 868 | $35,700 | $96,400 | — |
| Las Cruces | 114,197 | $55,422 | $231,700 | $974 |
| San Ysidro | 2,118 | $89,473 | $335,300 | $916 |
| University Park | 2,782 | $30,156 | — | $792 |
| Tortugas | 381 | $31,554 | $83,200 | — |
| San Pablo | 696 | $68,047 | $273,300 | — |
More for people moving to Organ
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What is the average home price in Organ?
The median home value in Organ is $122,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Organ, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Organ?
The median age in Organ is 62.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Organ?
The unemployment rate in Organ is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Organ?
23% of adults in Organ 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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