At a Glance
Home Value
$58,800
Zillow: $145,746
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
55.1% high school+
Unemployment
29.4%
70.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
34.8% smoking rate
How Borrego Pass Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Borrego Pass's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Borrego Pass a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Borrego Pass is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,746. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
8.7% of adults in Borrego Pass hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
55.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Borrego Pass has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population109
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$8,894
Unemployment29.4%
Poverty70.0%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
Home Value$58,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units44
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes21.5%
Smoking34.8%
Heart Disease10.9%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
Elevation7,303 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+55.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband25.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Borrego Pass was built in 1987.
29.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.