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Tularosa, NM
Village in Otero County, New Mexico.
Population
2,597
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
921
ZIP codes
0
Tularosa and its ZIP codes
Tularosa at a glance
- Tularosa is about 53 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $52,375 a year, 18% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,600 (39% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for Tularosa, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tularosa, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,375
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
25.8
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (703), German Americans (255), Irish Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for Tularosa.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,656
17,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$698M
FY 2026, $10,286 per person
How people get to work
Tularosa, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tularosa, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
757
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 29°F
10.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tularosa, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Cities near Tularosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La LuzCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 10.7 |
| BentCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| AlamogordoCity | 14 mi | 21.6 |
| MescaleroCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.9 |
| High RollsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.4 |
| Holloman AFBCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.6 |
| Boles AcresCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 12.2 |
| CloudcroftVillage | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Twin ForksCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tularosa, NM in?
- Tularosa is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Tularosa, NM?
- About 2,597 people live in Tularosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tularosa?
- Nearby places include La Luz (8.4 mi), Bent (11 mi), Alamogordo (14 mi), Mescalero (14 mi), High Rolls (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023