Quality of Life and Culture in Columbus, NM

Overview

Columbus is a small town in the state of New Mexico with a population of 1,100. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Columbus has a desert hot and dry climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 23.7 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Desert Hot and Dry
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: Yes
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Columbus, NM

Employment and Income	Columbus	New Mexico	United States
Per Capita Income	$13,204	$28,049	$32,693
Median Household Income	$24,487	$53,812	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	7.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	28.6%	17.4%	10.5%

Age	Columbus	New Mexico	United States
Median Age	30.8	44.7	42.3

Gender	Columbus	New Mexico	United States
Male	48.2%	49.6%	49.8%
Female	51.8%	50.4%	50.2%

Race	Columbus	New Mexico	United States
White	76.2%	61.9%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	16.9%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	9.8%	2.7%
Multiracial	23.8%	9.9%	5.2%

Housing Information	Columbus	New Mexico	United States
Median Home Price	$71,800	$184,937	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$667	$801
Family Households	47.5%	47.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	31.6%	31.6%	26.2%
Homeowners	64.3%	79.3%	72.9%
Renters	35.7%	20.7%	27.1%

Education	Columbus	New Mexico	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	28.0%	9.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	13.3%	13.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	8.7%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	10.2%	8.9%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	8.5%	12.0%	15.0%