Living in Pojoaque, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pojoaque · Census data 2020–2024
Pojoaque has 2,327 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $74,028 (16% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $165,600, the median rent is $951/month.
Pojoaque at a glance
- Population
- 2,327
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $74,028State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $165,600State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $951/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Pojoaque a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pojoaque
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pojoaque the median home value is $165,600, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,596 a month in housing costs.
Pojoaque median household income
The median household income in Pojoaque is $74,028 and the income per person is $40,953. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Pojoaque: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,030
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.40
Pojoaque demographics
- Population
- 2,327
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 970
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pojoaque ›
Education in Pojoaque
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Pojoaque have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pojoaque
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
Pojoaque vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pojoaque | 2,327 | $74,028 | $165,600 | $951 |
| Jacona | 412 | $84,375 | $475,000 | $1,150 |
| Cuyamungue | 509 | $76,458 | $364,100 | $950 |
| Nambe | 2,035 | $59,375 | $301,500 | $1,229 |
| Jaconita | 268 | $101,250 | $244,400 | $850 |
| Cuyamungue Grant | 376 | $77,639 | $398,300 | — |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,293 | $67,826 | — | — |
| El Rancho | 1,451 | $80,417 | $281,400 | $1,070 |
| La Mesilla | 2,697 | $81,438 | $315,800 | $1,012 |
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What is the median household income in Pojoaque, NM?
The median household income in Pojoaque is $74,028, 16% 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 Pojoaque?
The median home value in Pojoaque is $165,600, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Pojoaque?
The median gross rent in Pojoaque is $951 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Pojoaque, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Pojoaque?
The median age in Pojoaque is 38.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Pojoaque?
The average commute to work in Pojoaque is 22 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pojoaque?
The unemployment rate in Pojoaque is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pojoaque?
27.8% of adults in Pojoaque 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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