At a Glance
Median Income
$42,699
$24,360 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
Zillow: $283,483
Median Rent
$765/mo
41.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
458/100K
1,457/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
17.9% smoking rate
How Aztec Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aztec's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aztec a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aztec residents earn a median household income of $42,699 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,360. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% 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 Aztec is $164,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,483. Median rent is $765/month, with 41.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Aztec reports 458 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,457/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Aztec hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aztec has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population6,177
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,699
Per Capita$24,360
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$765
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$283,483
Housing Units2,905
Rent Burden41.0%
Crime
F
Violent458/100K
Property1,457/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,942 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Aztec was founded in 1887.
The median home in Aztec was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% 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.