Arroyo Seco, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,107 Population 308/sq mi density
$69,917 Median Income $38,673 per capita
$525,500 Home Value $641,983 Zillow
$1,687 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$69,917 median income, 11.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$525,500 home value, $1,687/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Arroyo Seco, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,917
7% below
$38,673 per capita
Home Value
$525,500
86% above
Zillow: $641,983
Median Rent
$1,687/mo
45% above
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
8% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
21% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Arroyo Seco Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
186%
Rent
145%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arroyo Seco a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arroyo Seco residents earn a median household income of $69,917 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,673. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arroyo Seco is $525,500 , 86% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,983. Median rent is $1,687/month, with 17.2% 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 1984.

Education

36.3% of adults in Arroyo Seco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arroyo Seco has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Data Overview

People

Population2,107
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,917
Per Capita$38,673
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

C
Home Value$525,500
Rent$1,687
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$641,983
Housing Units1,133
Rent Burden17.2%

Health

Obesity25.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death12,930/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation7,581 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Arroyo Seco was built in 1984.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.