Living in San Cristobal, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Cristobal · Census data 2020–2024
San Cristobal has 203 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $78,472 (22% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $385,400.
San Cristobal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Cristobal at a glance
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 56.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $78,472State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $385,400State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.6%
Is San Cristobal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the New Mexico median.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in San Cristobal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Cristobal the median home value is $385,400, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,553 a month in housing costs.
San Cristobal median household income
The median household income in San Cristobal is $78,472 and the income per person is $55,473. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in San Cristobal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 199
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 38.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 1.65
38.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that San Cristobal has many vacation and second homes.
San Cristobal demographics
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 56.8
- Under 18
- 0.5%
- 65 and older
- 47.3%
- Households
- 123
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Cristobal ›
Education in San Cristobal
35.6% of adults 25 and older in San Cristobal have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Cristobal
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
San Cristobal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Cristobal | 203 | $78,472 | $385,400 | — |
| Arroyo Seco | 2,112 | $62,348 | $603,500 | $1,634 |
| Questa | 2,466 | $47,308 | $233,500 | $703 |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,129 | $39,375 | $371,600 | $1,125 |
| Red River | 450 | $22,384 | $427,500 | $933 |
| Taos | 6,458 | $47,304 | $445,900 | $883 |
| Talpa | 955 | $49,167 | $387,300 | — |
| Eagle Nest | 451 | $57,692 | $301,200 | $894 |
| Angel Fire | 1,111 | $107,554 | $546,800 | $1,052 |
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What is the median household income in San Cristobal, NM?
The median household income in San Cristobal is $78,472, 22% 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 San Cristobal?
The median home value in San Cristobal is $385,400, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is San Cristobal, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the New Mexico median. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in San Cristobal?
The median age in San Cristobal is 56.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in San Cristobal?
The unemployment rate in San Cristobal is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Cristobal?
35.6% of adults in San Cristobal 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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