Living in White Sands, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Sands · Census data 2020–2024
White Sands has 1,609 residents with a median age of 22.5. The median household income is $89,565 (40% higher than the New Mexico median), the median rent is $1,385/month.
White Sands at a glance
- Population
- 1,609
- Median age
- 22.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $89,565State: $64,059
- Median rent
- $1,385/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is White Sands a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in White Sands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Sands the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,385 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
White Sands median household income
The median household income in White Sands is $89,565 and the income per person is $33,378. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in White Sands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 481
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.64
White Sands demographics
- Population
- 1,609
- Median age
- 22.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 1.2%
- Households
- 414
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 18.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Sands ›
Education in White Sands
45.3% of adults 25 and older in White Sands have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Sands
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 62.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
White Sands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands | 1,609 | $89,565 | — | $1,385 |
| Butterfield Park | 1,119 | $34,093 | $258,500 | — |
| University Park | 2,782 | $30,156 | — | $792 |
| Tortugas | 381 | $31,554 | $83,200 | — |
| Las Cruces | 114,197 | $55,422 | $231,700 | $974 |
| San Pablo | 696 | $68,047 | $273,300 | — |
| Mesquite | 675 | $70,692 | $96,400 | — |
| San Ysidro | 2,118 | $89,473 | $335,300 | $916 |
| Doña Ana | 868 | $35,700 | $96,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in White Sands, NM?
The median household income in White Sands is $89,565, 40% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in White Sands?
The median gross rent in White Sands is $1,385 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is White Sands, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
What is the median age in White Sands?
The median age in White Sands is 22.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in White Sands?
The average commute to work in White Sands is 11 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Sands?
The unemployment rate in White Sands is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Sands?
45.3% of adults in White Sands 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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