Living in Sombrillo, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sombrillo · Census data 2020–2024
Sombrillo has 168 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median household income is $243,750 (281% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $324,100.
Sombrillo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sombrillo at a glance
- Population
- 168
- Median age
- 58.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $243,750State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $324,100State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Sombrillo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 281% higher than the New Mexico median.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 25.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sombrillo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sombrillo the median home value is $324,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Sombrillo median household income
The median household income in Sombrillo is $243,750 and the income per person is $91,158. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Sombrillo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 55.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.37
55.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sombrillo has many vacation and second homes.
Sombrillo demographics
- Population
- 168
- Median age
- 58.8
- Under 18
- 7.7%
- 65 and older
- 38.7%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sombrillo ›
Education in Sombrillo
64% of adults 25 and older in Sombrillo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sombrillo
- Unemployment rate
- 25.9%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Sombrillo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sombrillo | 168 | $243,750 | $324,100 | — |
| Santa Cruz | 228 | $33,750 | $253,100 | $850 |
| Cuartelez | 1,512 | $114,151 | $304,700 | — |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,293 | $67,826 | — | — |
| Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | $210,800 | $829 |
| La Mesilla | 2,697 | $81,438 | $315,800 | $1,012 |
| Santa Clara Pueblo | 733 | $46,875 | $123,900 | $1,052 |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 1,194 | $47,067 | — | $719 |
| Chimayo | 2,390 | $56,484 | $227,500 | $873 |
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What is the median household income in Sombrillo, NM?
The median household income in Sombrillo is $243,750, 281% 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 Sombrillo?
The median home value in Sombrillo is $324,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Sombrillo, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 281% higher than the New Mexico median. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 25.9%.
What is the median age in Sombrillo?
The median age in Sombrillo is 58.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Sombrillo?
The average commute to work in Sombrillo is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sombrillo?
The unemployment rate in Sombrillo is 25.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sombrillo?
64% of adults in Sombrillo 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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