Living in Villanueva, New Mexico

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

Villanueva has 283 residents with a median age of 69. .

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

Villanueva at a glance

Population
283
Median age
69State: 39.4
Homeowners
80.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
Average commute
43 min

Is Villanueva a good place to live?

Cons: An average commute of 43 minutes.

The weather is best in April to June and September.

Housing in Villanueva: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
293
Owner-occupied
80.2%
Renter-occupied
19.8%
Vacant
44.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1964
Average household size
1.75

44.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Villanueva has many vacation and second homes.

Villanueva demographics

Population
283
Median age
69
Under 18
0%
65 and older
59%
Households
162
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White8.8%
Hispanic or Latino67.5%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Villanueva

31.7% of adults 25 and older in Villanueva have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Villanueva31.7%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Villanueva

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6%
Average commute
43 minState: 24 min
Work from home
44.5%
Drive alone
55.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
51.2%

Villanueva vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Villanueva283———
Ribera162$56,326——
Rowe516$115,976$199,300—
Las Vegas13,000$45,125$155,300$792
Pecos1,204$88,490$302,700$1,044
La Cueva778$109,299$418,500—

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Living in Villanueva: FAQ

Is Villanueva, NM a good place to live?

Minuses: an average commute of 43 minutes.

What is the median age in Villanueva?

The median age in Villanueva is 69 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Villanueva?

The average commute to work in Villanueva is 43 minutes; 44.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Villanueva?

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

How educated is Villanueva?

31.7% of adults in Villanueva 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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