Living in Peña Blanca, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peña Blanca · Census data 2020–2024
Peña Blanca has 568 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $71,250 (11% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $222,100, the median rent is $99/month.
Peña Blanca is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Peña Blanca at a glance
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 53.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $222,100State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $99/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Peña Blanca a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Peña Blanca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peña Blanca the median home value is $222,100, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $99 per month, which is 12.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,307 a month in housing costs.
Peña Blanca median household income
The median household income in Peña Blanca is $71,250 and the income per person is $34,043. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Peña Blanca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 290
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.24
Peña Blanca demographics
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peña Blanca ›
Education in Peña Blanca
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Peña Blanca have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peña Blanca
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.9%
Peña Blanca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peña Blanca | 568 | $71,250 | $222,100 | $99 |
| Cochiti | 680 | $85,548 | $250,000 | — |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 2,370 | $57,375 | $156,400 | — |
| Cochiti Lake | 476 | $57,375 | $255,300 | $1,429 |
| La Cienega | 3,543 | $85,250 | $517,100 | $1,139 |
| Valle Vista | 729 | $36,635 | $322,600 | $923 |
| Los Cerrillos | 241 | $95,417 | $610,900 | — |
| Algodones | 1,479 | $67,994 | $234,800 | — |
| White Rock | 5,716 | $156,639 | $500,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Peña Blanca, NM?
The median household income in Peña Blanca is $71,250, 11% higher 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 Peña Blanca?
The median home value in Peña Blanca is $222,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Peña Blanca?
The median gross rent in Peña Blanca is $99 per month, about 12.1% of household income.
Is Peña Blanca, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Peña Blanca?
The median age in Peña Blanca is 53.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Peña Blanca?
The average commute to work in Peña Blanca is 45 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peña Blanca?
The unemployment rate in Peña Blanca is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peña Blanca?
11.9% of adults in Peña Blanca 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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