The Town FilesPonderosa Pine, New Mexico
Community in Bernalillo County · population 1,092 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $313,700
- Household income
- $87,361
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 42.4
Ponderosa Pine is a community of 1,092 people in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $313,700, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks quieter than 96% of New Mexico towns, better for families than 95% of New Mexico towns, better for retirees than 92% of New Mexico towns.
How Ponderosa Pine ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ponderosa Pine is worth $313,700, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $87,361, which is more affordable than 40% of New Mexico towns. 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ponderosa Pine | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,700 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | — | $916 |
| Median household income | $87,361 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.8% | — |
Who lives in Ponderosa Pine
| People | Ponderosa Pine | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 13.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 82.9% |
Weather in Ponderosa Pine
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 25.6°F. About 14.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ponderosa Pine since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 17, 2016 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 17, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 9, 2025.
Severe weather in Bernalillo County since 1996
Bernalillo County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| June 16, 2016 | Fire | FM-5127: Dog Head Fire |
| September 30, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4148: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 3, 2011 | Fire | FM-2880: White Fire |
Jobs and pay in Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County had 347,440 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,493 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Ponderosa Pine itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Towns near Ponderosa Pine
- Barton, NM8.0 mi · 1,282 people · home $323,700
- Sedillo, NM8.5 mi · 670 people · home $475,900
- Carnuel, NM9.1 mi · 1,019 people · home $294,600
- Cedar Crest, NM10.2 mi · 933 people · home $248,400
- Thunder Mountain, NM11.2 mi · 1,171 people · home $400,000
- Indian Hills, NM11.3 mi · 947 people · home $143,800
- San Antonito, NM12.9 mi · 989 people · home $370,700
- Edgewood, NM13.0 mi · 6,174 people · home $306,400
Ponderosa Pine questions
Is Ponderosa Pine, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ponderosa Pine scores better for retirees than 92% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 96%. 29.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Ponderosa Pine?
The median owner-occupied home in Ponderosa Pine is valued at $313,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,361, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Ponderosa Pine?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.9 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Ponderosa Pine get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ponderosa Pine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 17, 2016. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)