Living in Watrous, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watrous · Census data 2020–2024
Watrous has 42 residents with a median age of 59.4. .
Watrous is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Watrous at a glance
- Population
- 42
- Median age
- 59.4State: 39.4
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Watrous a good place to live?
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Housing in Watrous: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 62.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 3.82
62.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Watrous has many vacation and second homes.
Watrous demographics
- Population
- 42
- Median age
- 59.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 11
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watrous ›
Education in Watrous
0% of adults 25 and older in Watrous have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watrous
- 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%
Watrous vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watrous | 42 | — | — | — |
| Las Vegas | 13,000 | $45,125 | $155,300 | $792 |
| Wagon Mound | 557 | $43,672 | — | $769 |
| Mora | 520 | $72,218 | $172,200 | — |
| Ribera | 162 | $56,326 | — | — |
| Angel Fire | 1,111 | $107,554 | $546,800 | $1,052 |
| Springer | 1,017 | $50,345 | $87,000 | $501 |
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Is Watrous, NM a good place to live?
What is the median age in Watrous?
The median age in Watrous is 59.4 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Watrous?
The unemployment rate in Watrous is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watrous?
0% of adults in Watrous 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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