Angustura, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,024 Population 424/sq mi density
$52,948 Median Income $19,278 per capita
$191,300 Home Value $242,353 Zillow
$979 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,948 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$191,300 home value, $979/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Angustura, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,948
30% below
$19,278 per capita
Home Value
$191,300
32% below
Zillow: $242,353
Median Rent
$979/mo
16% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Angustura Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Angustura's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
68%
Rent
84%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Angustura a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Angustura residents earn a median household income of $52,948 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,278. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Angustura is $191,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,353. Median rent is $979/month, with 27.3% 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 1989.

Education

9.3% of adults in Angustura hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Angustura has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population2,024
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,948
Per Capita$19,278
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,300
Rent$979
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$242,353
Housing Units527
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,469 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute15 min
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Angustura was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.