Living in South River, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South River · Census data 2020–2024
South River has 1,810 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $68,668 (7% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $260,100.
South River at a glance
- Population
- 1,810
- Median age
- 49.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $68,668State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $260,100State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is South River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in South River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South River the median home value is $260,100, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,700 a month in housing costs.
South River median household income
The median household income in South River is $68,668 and the income per person is $36,361. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in South River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 817
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.52
South River demographics
- Population
- 1,810
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 717
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South River ›
Education in South River
16.3% of adults 25 and older in South River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South River
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 94.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
South River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River | 1,810 | $68,668 | $260,100 | — |
| Flora Vista | 2,770 | $44,352 | $219,300 | $1,495 |
| Crouch Mesa | 4,812 | $63,750 | $89,200 | $1,040 |
| Spencerville | 1,264 | $78,899 | $255,000 | $1,301 |
| Aztec | 6,150 | $41,977 | $175,000 | $629 |
| Bloomfield | 7,395 | $48,472 | $161,200 | $984 |
| Lee Acres | 4,272 | $44,583 | $187,400 | $1,077 |
| Farmington | 46,314 | $68,784 | $233,000 | $1,037 |
| West Hammond | 2,236 | $48,929 | $209,300 | $1,208 |
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What is the median household income in South River, NM?
The median household income in South River is $68,668, 7% 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 South River?
The median home value in South River is $260,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is South River, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 13.7%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in South River?
The median age in South River is 49.3 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in South River?
The average commute to work in South River is 33 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South River?
The unemployment rate in South River is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South River?
16.3% of adults in South River 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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