Living in Rosedale, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosedale · Census data 2020–2024
Rosedale has 252 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median home value is $196,500.
Rosedale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rosedale at a glance
- Population
- 252
- Median age
- 54.8State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $196,500State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Rosedale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 26.1%; a poverty rate of 34.5%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Rosedale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosedale the median home value is $196,500, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Rosedale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 175
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 32.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.14
32.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rosedale has many vacation and second homes.
Rosedale demographics
- Population
- 252
- Median age
- 54.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 44.8%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosedale ›
Education in Rosedale
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Rosedale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosedale
- Unemployment rate
- 26.1%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Rosedale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale | 252 | — | $196,500 | — |
| Silver City | 9,536 | $38,711 | $182,100 | $866 |
| Arenas Valley | 1,247 | $44,300 | $189,900 | — |
| Little Walnut Village | 1,445 | $125,175 | $292,700 | — |
| Tyrone | 814 | $47,031 | $166,100 | — |
| Santa Clara | 1,809 | $57,898 | $141,500 | $543 |
| Bayard | 2,057 | $34,477 | $117,700 | $716 |
| Hurley | 1,044 | $36,202 | $89,700 | $545 |
| Hanover | 263 | $31,000 | — | — |
More for people moving to Rosedale
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What is the average home price in Rosedale?
The median home value in Rosedale is $196,500, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Rosedale, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 26.1%; a poverty rate of 34.5%.
What is the median age in Rosedale?
The median age in Rosedale is 54.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Rosedale?
The average commute to work in Rosedale is 19 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosedale?
The unemployment rate in Rosedale is 26.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosedale?
40.7% of adults in Rosedale 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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