At a Glance
Median Income
$74,107
$28,339 per capita
Home Value
$166,100
Zillow: $168,046
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Arenas Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arenas Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arenas Valley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arenas Valley residents earn a median household income of $74,107 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,339. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arenas Valley is $166,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,046. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
27.7% of adults in Arenas Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arenas Valley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population915
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,107
Per Capita$28,339
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,100
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$168,046
Housing Units603
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
Elevation6,041 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Arenas Valley was built in 1988.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.