Living in Vaughn, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vaughn · Census data 2020–2024
Vaughn has 493 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $29,135 (55% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $34,300, the median rent is $437/month.
Vaughn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vaughn at a glance
- Population
- 493
- Median age
- 35.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $29,135State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $34,300State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $437/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Vaughn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 51.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Vaughn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vaughn the median home value is $34,300, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $437 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,089 a month in housing costs.
Vaughn median household income
The median household income in Vaughn is $29,135 and the income per person is $13,232. 51.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Vaughn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 34.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.26
34.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Vaughn has many vacation and second homes.
Vaughn demographics
- Population
- 493
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vaughn ›
Education in Vaughn
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Vaughn have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vaughn
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.2%
Vaughn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn | 493 | $29,135 | $34,300 | $437 |
| Puerto de Luna | 378 | $250,001 | $242,300 | — |
| Santa Rosa | 2,462 | $48,789 | $111,600 | $727 |
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What is the median household income in Vaughn, NM?
The median household income in Vaughn is $29,135, 55% lower 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 Vaughn?
The median home value in Vaughn is $34,300, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Vaughn?
The median gross rent in Vaughn is $437 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Vaughn, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 51.9%.
What is the median age in Vaughn?
The median age in Vaughn is 35.2 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Vaughn?
The average commute to work in Vaughn is 19 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vaughn?
The unemployment rate in Vaughn is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vaughn?
7.1% of adults in Vaughn 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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