Living in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico

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

Tierra Amarilla has 429 residents with a median age of 27. .

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

Tierra Amarilla at a glance

Population
429
Median age
27State: 39.4
Homeowners
97.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Tierra Amarilla a good place to live?

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Tierra Amarilla: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
194
Owner-occupied
97.1%
Renter-occupied
2.9%
Vacant
46.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1995
Average household size
3.68

46.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tierra Amarilla has many vacation and second homes.

Tierra Amarilla demographics

Population
429
Median age
27
Under 18
6.3%
65 and older
0.7%
Households
104
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White8.2%
Hispanic or Latino97.7%
Black1.2%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tierra Amarilla ›

Education in Tierra Amarilla

0% of adults 25 and older in Tierra Amarilla have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tierra Amarilla0%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Tierra Amarilla

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%

Tierra Amarilla vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Tierra Amarilla429———
Chama776$30,694$189,100$570
Dulce3,218$39,773$53,300$550
Gallina318$77,629$196,100—
Lindrith111$71,359$106,600—

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Living in Tierra Amarilla: FAQ

Is Tierra Amarilla, NM a good place to live?

What is the median age in Tierra Amarilla?

The median age in Tierra Amarilla is 27 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Tierra Amarilla?

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

How educated is Tierra Amarilla?

0% of adults in Tierra Amarilla 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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