City

Buena Vista, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Mora County  ·  New Mexico

👥185Population
💰$12,297Median HH Income▼ 84% below avg
🎂61.2Median Age
🏠$9,999Median Home Value▼ 96% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.7% Female 37.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 100%Race
Hispanic100.0%

Age Breakdown

45–64
69%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.17
Below Poverty77.3% ▲ 673% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Some College86 (46.5%)
Associates42 (22.7%)
Bachelors27 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree30 (16.2%)

Education

Some College: 46.5%Associates: 22.7%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
Some College46.5%
Associates22.7%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
81%
$300k–$500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$12,297 ▼ 84% below avg
Median Home Value$9,999 ▼ 96% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units202
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
50%
About Buena Vista, NM

Buena Vista is a city in New Mexico, located in Mora County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 185 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.2 years.

Economically, Buena Vista is a lower-income community. The median household income of $12,297 is well below the national average. Approximately 77.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Buena Vista is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $9,999, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buena Vista is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (100%).

Buena Vista, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Buena Vista
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87712 185 $12,297 $9,999 30.8% 100.0%