Quality of Life and Culture in Ponderosa Pine, NM

Overview

Ponderosa Pine is a small town in the state of New Mexico with a population of 1,039. Ponderosa Pine has a hot summer and mild winter climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: High Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 36.4 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: Yes
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Ponderosa Pine, NM

Employment and Income	Ponderosa Pine	New Mexico	United States
Per Capita Income	$35,367	$28,049	$32,693
Median Household Income	$74,250	$53,812	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	16.8%	7.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	4.8%	17.4%	10.5%

Age	Ponderosa Pine	New Mexico	United States
Median Age	56.8	44.7	42.3

Gender	Ponderosa Pine	New Mexico	United States
Male	39.1%	49.6%	49.8%
Female	60.9%	50.4%	50.2%

Race	Ponderosa Pine	New Mexico	United States
White	84.7%	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	2.5%	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	12.8%	9.9%	5.2%

Housing Information	Ponderosa Pine	New Mexico	United States
Median Home Price	$279,300	$184,937	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$667	$801
Family Households	69.1%	69.1%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	15.1%	15.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	96.0%	79.3%	72.9%
Renters	4.0%	20.7%	27.1%

Education	Ponderosa Pine	New Mexico	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	3.4%	9.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	3.9%	3.9%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	32.3%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	9.5%	8.9%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	20.4%	12.0%	15.0%