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Vaughn, NM


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Vaughn, New Mexico

Vaughn, New Mexico, in Guadalupe county, is 85 miles SE of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 88 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The town has a population of 539.

The People and Families of Vaughn

In Vaughn, about 56% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Vaughn, since the town is home to many young children.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vaughn had a median family income of $27,059.

Vaughn Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Vaughn. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. One of the strengths of Vaughn is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Vaughn, 96% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Vaughn, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Vaughn Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Vaughn Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Vaughn Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Vaughn, NM

Comparing Vaughn 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
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women37
Male Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Housing Recently Built42
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