Living in White Cliffs, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Cliffs · Census data 2020–2024
White Cliffs has 581 residents with a median age of 29.3. The median household income is $74,148 (16% higher than the New Mexico median).
White Cliffs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Cliffs at a glance
- Population
- 581
- Median age
- 29.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $74,148State: $64,059
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is White Cliffs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
White Cliffs median household income
The median household income in White Cliffs is $74,148 and the income per person is $22,396. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in White Cliffs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 115
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 5.05
White Cliffs demographics
- Population
- 581
- Median age
- 29.3
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 1.4%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Cliffs ›
Education in White Cliffs
20.2% of adults 25 and older in White Cliffs have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Cliffs
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 47.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
White Cliffs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Cliffs | 581 | $74,148 | — | — |
| Sundance | 585 | $32,000 | $52,800 | — |
| Gallup | 21,023 | $58,303 | $165,200 | $927 |
| Church Rock | 1,381 | $35,083 | $39,100 | $780 |
| Gamerco | 1,176 | $48,977 | $99,600 | $860 |
| Fort Wingate | 726 | $250,001 | — | $1,101 |
| Yah-ta-hey | 507 | $44,068 | $28,200 | — |
| Iyanbito | 1,233 | $52,500 | $49,300 | $642 |
| Rock Springs | 1,013 | $97,155 | $18,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in White Cliffs, NM?
The median household income in White Cliffs is $74,148, 16% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is White Cliffs, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in White Cliffs?
The median age in White Cliffs is 29.3 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in White Cliffs?
The average commute to work in White Cliffs is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Cliffs?
The unemployment rate in White Cliffs is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Cliffs?
20.2% of adults in White Cliffs 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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