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Cuba, NM


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Cuba, New Mexico

Cuba, New Mexico, in Sandoval county, is 54 miles N of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 67 miles N of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Albuquerque metropolitan area. Cuba contains a population of approximately 590.

The People and Families of Cuba

In Cuba, about 49% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Cuba.

Unlike most villages, the village has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cuba had a median family income of $26,250.

Cuba Housing

Cuba has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Cuba are newer than those found in most places. The village, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Cuba tend toward the low side for New Mexico.

Commuting

In Cuba, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cuba strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCuba Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCuba Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cuba Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cuba Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cuba, NM

Comparing Cuba to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone44
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