Living in West Hammond, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hammond · Census data 2020–2024
West Hammond has 2,236 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $48,929 (24% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $209,300, the median rent is $1,208/month.
West Hammond at a glance
- Population
- 2,236
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $48,929State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $209,300State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Hammond a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Hammond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hammond the median home value is $209,300, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,452 a month in housing costs.
West Hammond median household income
The median household income in West Hammond is $48,929 and the income per person is $25,777. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in West Hammond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 875
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.91
West Hammond demographics
- Population
- 2,236
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 768
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hammond ›
Education in West Hammond
19.2% of adults 25 and older in West Hammond have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hammond
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
West Hammond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hammond | 2,236 | $48,929 | $209,300 | $1,208 |
| Lee Acres | 4,272 | $44,583 | $187,400 | $1,077 |
| Crouch Mesa | 4,812 | $63,750 | $89,200 | $1,040 |
| Bloomfield | 7,395 | $48,472 | $161,200 | $984 |
| South River | 1,810 | $68,668 | $260,100 | — |
| Angustura | 1,997 | $53,750 | $170,400 | $1,175 |
| Sullivan | 463 | $100,658 | $316,700 | — |
| Flora Vista | 2,770 | $44,352 | $219,300 | $1,495 |
| Farmington | 46,314 | $68,784 | $233,000 | $1,037 |
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What is the median household income in West Hammond, NM?
The median household income in West Hammond is $48,929, 24% 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 West Hammond?
The median home value in West Hammond is $209,300, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in West Hammond?
The median gross rent in West Hammond is $1,208 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is West Hammond, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in West Hammond?
The median age in West Hammond is 39.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in West Hammond?
The average commute to work in West Hammond is 29 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hammond?
The unemployment rate in West Hammond is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hammond?
19.2% of adults in West Hammond 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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