Cañada de los Alamos, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Cañada de los Alamos is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 487. Residents earn $80,460 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
487 Population 132/sq mi density
$80,460 Median Income $46,506 per capita
$450,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,460 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$450,400 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,460
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $450,400
60% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.6%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cañada de los Alamos Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population487
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 66%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,460
Per Capita$46,506
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M

Housing

B+
Home Value$450,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Elevation7,523 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+97.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
CommuteN/A
Libraries8

Is Cañada de los Alamos a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cañada de los Alamos receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cañada de los Alamos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cañada de los Alamos is $80,460, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cañada de los Alamos is $450,400, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Cañada de los Alamos experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Cañada de los Alamos has a population of 487 with a density of 132 people per square mile. The median age is 61.6 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65.5%), with 2.9% Hispanic.

Population

487
Total Population
132
People / sq mi
61.6yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Cañada de los Alamos vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only55.2%
30% below US avg
Spanish44.8%
234% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cañada de los Alamos vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cañada de los Alamos is $80,460, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Cañada de los Alamos vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,460
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,506
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$89,177

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,768
County GDP$10,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants465
Healthcare561
Retail775
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.15%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Cañada de los Alamos is $450,400, 60% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$450,400
60% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$261
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio90.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.15%

Health Metrics: Cañada de los Alamos vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access83.4%
Healthcare Facilities561

Crime Rates: Cañada de los Alamos vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Cañada de los Alamos has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.7 inches
61% below US avg
Snowfall28.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,523 ft (2,293 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density132/sq mi
Coordinates35.5927°N, 105.8598°W
County FIPS35049
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 48.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.4%
D 73.4%

Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.6%
12% below US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score4.65
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density132/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities561
Restaurants465
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home11.7%

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