Lake Arthur, NM

This town of 372 residents needs 10 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
372 (2026)
Households
143
Median household income
$76,429 (2024)
Typical home value
$146,558
Owner-occupied
60%
Five-year housing need
10 units

Comparison to other New Mexico municipalities

Lake Arthur: $76,429 Median income (2024 estimate)
<$22K >$118K
Lake Arthur: None jobs to household ratio
<0.13 >2.12
Lake Arthur: No permit data
<0.1% >12.6%
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How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Lake Arthur, NM has roughly 143 households, though population has been declining at 0.8% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

In Lake Arthur, NM, other accounts for 55% of the housing stock. Homeownership is the norm in Lake Arthur, NM, with 60% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?