Living in Paraje, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paraje · Census data 2020–2024
Paraje has 1,333 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $33,239 (48% lower than the New Mexico median).
Paraje is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paraje at a glance
- Population
- 1,333
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $33,239State: $64,059
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
Is Paraje a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 61.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Paraje median household income
The median household income in Paraje is $33,239 and the income per person is $11,370. 61.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Paraje: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 465
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.97
Paraje demographics
- Population
- 1,333
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 41.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 431
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paraje ›
Education in Paraje
34.7% of adults 25 and older in Paraje have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paraje
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 32.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.6%
Paraje vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraje | 1,333 | $33,239 | — | — |
| North Acomita Village | 282 | $49,297 | $63,800 | — |
| Skyline-Ganipa | 1,226 | $56,992 | $83,900 | $788 |
| Acomita Lake | 590 | $85,346 | — | — |
| McCartys Village | 723 | $45,438 | — | — |
| Seboyeta | 517 | $44,638 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Paraje, NM?
The median household income in Paraje is $33,239, 48% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Paraje, NM a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 61.7%.
What is the median age in Paraje?
The median age in Paraje is 40.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Paraje?
The unemployment rate in Paraje is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paraje?
34.7% of adults in Paraje 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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