Living in Ventura, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ventura · Census data 2020–2024
Ventura has 603 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $30,867 (52% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $116,900.
Ventura is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ventura at a glance
- Population
- 603
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $30,867State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $116,900State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.7%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Ventura a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 42.1%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Ventura
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ventura the median home value is $116,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,890 a month in housing costs.
Ventura median household income
The median household income in Ventura is $30,867 and the income per person is $15,639. 42.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Ventura: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 222
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.72
Ventura demographics
- Population
- 603
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 222
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ventura ›
Education in Ventura
2.7% of adults 25 and older in Ventura have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ventura
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 98.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Ventura vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura | 603 | $30,867 | $116,900 | — |
| Pecan Park | 575 | $103,310 | — | — |
| La Hacienda | 640 | $30,541 | $113,900 | — |
| Deming | 15,221 | $34,165 | $127,400 | $586 |
| Pulpotio Bareas | 221 | $57,917 | — | — |
| Keeler Farm | 1,376 | $43,750 | $143,800 | — |
| Sunshine | 524 | $45,076 | $181,200 | — |
| Columbus | 1,196 | $26,090 | $105,600 | $414 |
| Hurley | 1,044 | $36,202 | $89,700 | $545 |
More for people moving to Ventura
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What is the median household income in Ventura, NM?
The median household income in Ventura is $30,867, 52% 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 Ventura?
The median home value in Ventura is $116,900, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Ventura, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 42.1%.
What is the median age in Ventura?
The median age in Ventura is 33.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Ventura?
The average commute to work in Ventura is 11 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ventura?
The unemployment rate in Ventura is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ventura?
2.7% of adults in Ventura 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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