Living in Sullivan, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sullivan · Census data 2020–2024
Sullivan has 463 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $100,658 (57% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $316,700.
Sullivan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sullivan at a glance
- Population
- 463
- Median age
- 49State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $100,658State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $316,700State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Sullivan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sullivan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sullivan the median home value is $316,700, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,773 a month in housing costs.
Sullivan median household income
The median household income in Sullivan is $100,658 and the income per person is $49,710. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Sullivan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 182
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.54
Sullivan demographics
- Population
- 463
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 182
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sullivan ›
Education in Sullivan
28% of adults 25 and older in Sullivan have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sullivan
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Sullivan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 463 | $100,658 | $316,700 | — |
| Angustura | 1,997 | $53,750 | $170,400 | $1,175 |
| Bloomfield | 7,395 | $48,472 | $161,200 | $984 |
| Turley | 117 | $48,000 | $118,800 | — |
| West Hammond | 2,236 | $48,929 | $209,300 | $1,208 |
| Lee Acres | 4,272 | $44,583 | $187,400 | $1,077 |
| Blanco | 492 | $55,625 | $257,600 | — |
| Aztec | 6,150 | $41,977 | $175,000 | $629 |
| South River | 1,810 | $68,668 | $260,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sullivan, NM?
The median household income in Sullivan is $100,658, 57% 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 Sullivan?
The median home value in Sullivan is $316,700, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Sullivan, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Sullivan?
The median age in Sullivan is 49 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Sullivan?
The average commute to work in Sullivan is 30 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sullivan?
The unemployment rate in Sullivan is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sullivan?
28% of adults in Sullivan 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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