Living in San Jon, New Mexico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Jon · Census data 2020–2024

San Jon has 102 residents with a median age of 47.8. .

San Jon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

San Jon at a glance

Population
102
Median age
47.8State: 39.4
Homeowners
93.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
Average commute
19 min

Is San Jon a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes.

Cons: A poverty rate of 36.3%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Housing in San Jon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
61
Owner-occupied
93.3%
Renter-occupied
6.7%
Vacant
26.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1983
Average household size
2.27

San Jon demographics

Population
102
Median age
47.8
Under 18
31.4%
65 and older
21.6%
Households
45
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
31.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White64.7%
Hispanic or Latino23.5%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Jon ›

Education in San Jon

7.2% of adults 25 and older in San Jon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

San Jon7.2%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in San Jon

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6%
Average commute
19 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
71.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
14.3%
Homes with broadband
57.8%

San Jon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
San Jon102———
Logan740$34,271$119,000$1,080
Tucumcari5,160$31,844$64,100$704
Nara Visa151$31,111——
Friona4,102$66,801$125,500$1,038
Bovina1,488$48,500$113,700$1,033

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Living in San Jon: FAQ

Is San Jon, NM a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 36.3%.

What is the median age in San Jon?

The median age in San Jon is 47.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

How long is the commute in San Jon?

The average commute to work in San Jon is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in San Jon?

The unemployment rate in San Jon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is San Jon?

7.2% of adults in San Jon 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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