Living in Reserve, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reserve · Census data 2020–2024
Reserve has 402 residents with a median age of 28.5. The median home value is $123,200.
Reserve is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Reserve at a glance
- Population
- 402
- Median age
- 28.5State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $123,200State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.4%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Reserve a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 56.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Reserve
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reserve the median home value is $123,200, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,356 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Reserve: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 190
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 54.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 4.55
54.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Reserve has many vacation and second homes.
Reserve demographics
- Population
- 402
- Median age
- 28.5
- Under 18
- 3%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reserve ›
Education in Reserve
5.4% of adults 25 and older in Reserve have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reserve
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 39.1%
- Drive alone
- 49.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.8%
Reserve vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve | 402 | — | $123,200 | — |
| Pleasanton | 259 | $83,375 | $333,300 | — |
More for people moving to Reserve
Reserve ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Reserve: FAQ
What is the average home price in Reserve?
The median home value in Reserve is $123,200, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Reserve, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 56.3%.
What is the median age in Reserve?
The median age in Reserve is 28.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Reserve?
The average commute to work in Reserve is 8 minutes; 39.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reserve?
The unemployment rate in Reserve is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reserve?
5.4% of adults in Reserve 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.
Last updated: