At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$52,675 per capita
Home Value
$236,500
Zillow: $382,339
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.1% smoking rate
How Algodones Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Algodones's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Algodones a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Algodones residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,675. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Algodones is $236,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,339. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
22.1% of adults in Algodones hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Algodones has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population1,198
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$52,675
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,500
Rent
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$382,339
Housing Units536
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain8.9 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation5,165 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute34 min
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Algodones was built in 1982.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.