At a Glance
Median Income
$45,781
$27,362 per capita
Home Value
$231,300
Zillow: $320,034
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
12.9% smoking rate
How Alcalde Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alcalde's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alcalde a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alcalde residents earn a median household income of $45,781 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,362. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alcalde is $231,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,034. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 45.0% 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 1981.
Education
13.5% of adults in Alcalde hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alcalde has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population237
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,781
Per Capita$27,362
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
B+
Home Value$231,300
Rent$1,375
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$320,034
Housing Units137
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death21,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,692 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Alcalde was built in 1981.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.