Living in Ponderosa, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ponderosa · Census data 2020–2024
Ponderosa has 289 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $60,313 (6% lower than the New Mexico median).
Ponderosa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ponderosa at a glance
- Population
- 289
- Median age
- 57.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $60,313State: $64,059
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Ponderosa a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Ponderosa median household income
The median household income in Ponderosa is $60,313 and the income per person is $35,685. 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Ponderosa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 171
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.05
Ponderosa demographics
- Population
- 289
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 45%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 14.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ponderosa ›
Education in Ponderosa
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Ponderosa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ponderosa
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.5%
Ponderosa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa | 289 | $60,313 | — | — |
| Jemez Pueblo | 2,199 | $55,551 | $169,000 | — |
| Cañon | 436 | $99,545 | $651,300 | — |
| Jemez Springs | 284 | $87,917 | $248,700 | $1,232 |
| Zia Pueblo | 770 | $56,518 | $163,600 | — |
| La Cueva | 162 | $248,625 | $245,000 | — |
| Cochiti | 680 | $85,548 | $250,000 | — |
| Cochiti Lake | 476 | $57,375 | $255,300 | $1,429 |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 2,370 | $57,375 | $156,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ponderosa, NM?
The median household income in Ponderosa is $60,313, 6% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Ponderosa, NM a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.8%.
What is the median age in Ponderosa?
The median age in Ponderosa is 57.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Ponderosa?
The average commute to work in Ponderosa is 27 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ponderosa?
The unemployment rate in Ponderosa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ponderosa?
19.8% of adults in Ponderosa 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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