Living in Questa, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Questa · Census data 2020–2024
Questa has 2,466 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $47,308 (26% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $233,500, the median rent is $703/month.
Questa at a glance
- Population
- 2,466
- Median age
- 51.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $47,308State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $233,500State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $703/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Questa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New Mexico median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Questa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Questa the median home value is $233,500, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,406 a month in housing costs.
Questa median household income
The median household income in Questa is $47,308 and the income per person is $29,058. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Questa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,207
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.49
Questa demographics
- Population
- 2,466
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 990
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Questa ›
Education in Questa
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Questa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Questa
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.7%
Questa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questa | 2,466 | $47,308 | $233,500 | $703 |
| San Cristobal | 203 | $78,472 | $385,400 | — |
| Red River | 450 | $22,384 | $427,500 | $933 |
| Arroyo Seco | 2,112 | $62,348 | $603,500 | $1,634 |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,129 | $39,375 | $371,600 | $1,125 |
| Eagle Nest | 451 | $57,692 | $301,200 | $894 |
| Taos | 6,458 | $47,304 | $445,900 | $883 |
| Talpa | 955 | $49,167 | $387,300 | — |
| Angel Fire | 1,111 | $107,554 | $546,800 | $1,052 |
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What is the median household income in Questa, NM?
The median household income in Questa is $47,308, 26% lower 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 Questa?
The median home value in Questa is $233,500, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Questa?
The median gross rent in Questa is $703 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Questa, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 17.5%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New Mexico median.
What is the median age in Questa?
The median age in Questa is 51.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Questa?
The average commute to work in Questa is 20 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Questa?
The unemployment rate in Questa is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Questa?
21.4% of adults in Questa 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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