Living in Ramah, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ramah · Census data 2020–2024
Ramah has 407 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $112,564 (76% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $165,400.
Ramah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ramah at a glance
- Population
- 407
- Median age
- 48.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $112,564State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $165,400State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ramah a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 29.2%; a poverty rate of 49.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ramah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ramah the median home value is $165,400, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ramah median household income
The median household income in Ramah is $112,564 and the income per person is $25,642. 49.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Ramah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 201
- Owner-occupied
- 32.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.1%
- Vacant
- 24.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.59
Ramah demographics
- Population
- 407
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 152
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ramah ›
Education in Ramah
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Ramah have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ramah
- Unemployment rate
- 29.2%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 39.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Ramah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramah | 407 | $112,564 | $165,400 | — |
| Black Rock | 1,125 | $46,000 | $101,100 | $726 |
| Pinehill | 664 | $45,417 | — | $529 |
| Zuni Pueblo | 5,864 | $45,724 | $81,700 | $588 |
| Bluewater | 275 | $122,750 | $337,900 | — |
| Continental Divide | 231 | $61,284 | — | — |
| Las Tusas | 999 | $58,627 | $161,200 | — |
| Fort Wingate | 726 | $250,001 | — | $1,101 |
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What is the median household income in Ramah, NM?
The median household income in Ramah is $112,564, 76% 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 Ramah?
The median home value in Ramah is $165,400, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Ramah, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 29.2%; a poverty rate of 49.4%.
What is the median age in Ramah?
The median age in Ramah is 48.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Ramah?
The average commute to work in Ramah is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ramah?
The unemployment rate in Ramah is 29.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ramah?
36.3% of adults in Ramah 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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