Living in San Mateo, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Mateo · Census data 2020–2024
San Mateo has 602 residents with a median age of 25.6. The median household income is $77,745 (21% higher than the New Mexico median).
San Mateo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Mateo at a glance
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 25.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $77,745State: $64,059
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
Is San Mateo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the New Mexico median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
San Mateo median household income
The median household income in San Mateo is $77,745 and the income per person is $16,506. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in San Mateo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 166
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.63
San Mateo demographics
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 25.6
- Under 18
- 34.9%
- 65 and older
- 1.7%
- Households
- 166
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Mateo ›
Education in San Mateo
24.5% of adults 25 and older in San Mateo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Mateo
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
San Mateo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | 602 | $77,745 | — | — |
| Lobo Canyon | 492 | $91,506 | $166,100 | — |
| Grants | 8,951 | $47,183 | $136,500 | $783 |
| Milan | 2,327 | $36,133 | $75,500 | $851 |
| Seboyeta | 517 | $44,638 | — | — |
| Acomita Lake | 590 | $85,346 | — | — |
| McCartys Village | 723 | $45,438 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in San Mateo, NM?
The median household income in San Mateo is $77,745, 21% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is San Mateo, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the New Mexico median.
What is the median age in San Mateo?
The median age in San Mateo is 25.6 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in San Mateo?
The unemployment rate in San Mateo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Mateo?
24.5% of adults in San Mateo 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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