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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 55.2% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 44.8% |
| 234% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,460 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,506 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,177 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,768 |
| County GDP | $10,087M |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Healthcare | 561 |
| Retail | 775 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $450,400 |
| 60% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $261 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.15% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,950/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.7 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,523 ft (2,293 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5927°N, 105.8598°W |
| County FIPS | 35049 |
Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.6% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Retail Stores | 775 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |