Living in Pinehill, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pinehill · Census data 2020–2024
Pinehill has 664 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $45,417 (29% lower than the New Mexico median), the median rent is $529/month.
Pinehill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pinehill at a glance
- Population
- 664
- Median age
- 33.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $45,417State: $64,059
- Median rent
- $529/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Pinehill a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 24.4%; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pinehill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pinehill the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $529 per month, which is 15.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Pinehill median household income
The median household income in Pinehill is $45,417 and the income per person is $30,140. 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Pinehill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 263
- Owner-occupied
- 16.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 83.3%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.91
Pinehill demographics
- Population
- 664
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 5.9%
- Households
- 228
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pinehill ›
Education in Pinehill
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Pinehill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pinehill
- Unemployment rate
- 24.4%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Pinehill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehill | 664 | $45,417 | — | $529 |
| Ramah | 407 | $112,564 | $165,400 | — |
| Black Rock | 1,125 | $46,000 | $101,100 | $726 |
| Zuni Pueblo | 5,864 | $45,724 | $81,700 | $588 |
| Las Tusas | 999 | $58,627 | $161,200 | — |
| Bluewater | 275 | $122,750 | $337,900 | — |
| San Rafael | 1,039 | $83,423 | $120,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pinehill, NM?
The median household income in Pinehill is $45,417, 29% 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 Pinehill?
The median gross rent in Pinehill is $529 per month, about 15.1% of household income.
Is Pinehill, NM a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 24.4%; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
What is the median age in Pinehill?
The median age in Pinehill is 33.4 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Pinehill?
The average commute to work in Pinehill is 31 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pinehill?
The unemployment rate in Pinehill is 24.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pinehill?
33.8% of adults in Pinehill 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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