Living in White Rock, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Rock · Census data 2020–2024
White Rock has 5,716 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $156,639 (145% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $500,700.
White Rock at a glance
- Population
- 5,716
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $156,639State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $500,700State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 97.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is White Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 145% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 102% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in White Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Rock the median home value is $500,700, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,487 a month in housing costs.
White Rock median household income
The median household income in White Rock is $156,639 and the income per person is $72,363. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in White Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,303
- Owner-occupied
- 97.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.4%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.79
White Rock demographics
- Population
- 5,716
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 2,052
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Rock ›
Education in White Rock
71.1% of adults 25 and older in White Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 39.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
White Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock | 5,716 | $156,639 | $500,700 | — |
| San Ildefonso Pueblo | 737 | $91,042 | $190,900 | $635 |
| Los Alamos | 13,317 | $141,018 | $501,800 | $1,359 |
| El Rancho | 1,451 | $80,417 | $281,400 | $1,070 |
| Jaconita | 268 | $101,250 | $244,400 | $850 |
| Las Campanas | 2,119 | $204,922 | $1,545,800 | — |
| La Tierra | 315 | $246,008 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Jacona | 412 | $84,375 | $475,000 | $1,150 |
| Cuyamungue | 509 | $76,458 | $364,100 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in White Rock, NM?
The median household income in White Rock is $156,639, 145% higher 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 White Rock?
The median home value in White Rock is $500,700, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is White Rock, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 145% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 102% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in White Rock?
The median age in White Rock is 41.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in White Rock?
The average commute to work in White Rock is 21 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Rock?
The unemployment rate in White Rock is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Rock?
71.1% of adults in White Rock 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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