Living in Playas, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Playas · Census data 2020–2024
Playas has 16 residents with a median age of 21.4. .
Playas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Playas at a glance
- Population
- 16
- Median age
- 21.4State: 39.4
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is Playas a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 9 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Housing in Playas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 87
- Owner-occupied
- —
- Renter-occupied
- —
- Vacant
- 100%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
100% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Playas has many vacation and second homes.
Playas demographics
- Population
- 16
- Median age
- 21.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 0
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- —Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Playas ›
Jobs and commute in Playas
- Unemployment rate
- —State: 6%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 12.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 43.8%
- Homes with broadband
- —
Playas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playas | 16 | — | — | — |
| Animas | 186 | $103,125 | $124,200 | — |
| Cotton City | 286 | $56,574 | $186,900 | — |
| Lordsburg | 2,057 | $36,607 | $86,200 | $826 |
| Glen Acres | 247 | $99,688 | $159,600 | — |
| San Simon | 244 | $41,111 | $43,700 | — |
More for people moving to Playas
Playas ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Playas: FAQ
Is Playas, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 9 minutes.
What is the median age in Playas?
The median age in Playas is 21.4 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Playas?
The average commute to work in Playas is 9 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
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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