City

Cloudcroft, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Otero County  ·  New Mexico

👥2,633Population
💰$72,083Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$206,000Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 95% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 12.5%Other: 0.6%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic12.5%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
1%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty40.2% ▲ 302% above avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 95% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate284 (16.5%)
Some College256 (14.9%)
Associates411 (23.9%)
Bachelors286 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree471 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 16.5%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 23.9%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad16.5%
Some College14.9%
Associates23.9%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,083 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$206,000 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units2,983
Vacant Units2,064

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
51%
About Cloudcroft, NM

Cloudcroft is a city in New Mexico, located in Otero County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,633 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Cloudcroft is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,083 is near the national average. Approximately 40.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cloudcroft is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cloudcroft is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cloudcroft
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88317 2,633 $72,083 $206,000 $922 0.2% 44.1% 80.0%