Agua Fria, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,842 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$47,438 Median Income $36,123 per capita
$264,900 Home Value $570,822 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,438 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$264,900 home value, $1,143/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Agua Fria, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,438
37% below
$36,123 per capita
Home Value
$264,900
6% below
Zillow: $570,822
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
94%
Rent
98%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Agua Fria a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.8% (6% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,842
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born21.3%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,438
Per Capita$36,123
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,191

Housing

B+
Home Value$264,900
Rent$1,143
Ownership44.9%
Zillow$570,822
Housing Units1,524
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death3,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation6,614 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations82
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Agua Fria was built in 1993.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
21.3% of residents are foreign-born.