At a Glance
Median Income
$83,849
$42,513 per capita
Home Value
$336,300
Zillow: $371,900
Violent Crime
106/100K
2,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Barton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barton residents earn a median household income of $83,849 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,513. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 Barton is $336,300 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,900. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Barton reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,192/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Barton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,601
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,849
Per Capita$42,513
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A
Home Value$336,300
Rent
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$371,900
Housing Units585
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property2,192/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,846 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Barton was built in 1997.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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