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Agua Fria, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
Agua Fria, NM
At a Glance
How Agua Fria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Agua Fria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Agua Fria a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Agua Fria residents earn a median household income of $47,438 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,123. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Agua Fria is $264,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,822. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Agua Fria reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,283/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Agua Fria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Agua Fria has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.