At a Glance
Median Income
$50,299
$35,120 per capita
Home Value
$128,800
Zillow: $252,684
Median Rent
$914/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
216/100K
647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
11.6% smoking rate
How Capitan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Capitan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Capitan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Capitan residents earn a median household income of $50,299 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,120. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 888 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Capitan is $128,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,684. Median rent is $914/month, with 19.3% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Capitan reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 647/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Capitan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Capitan has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,262
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density387/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,299
Per Capita$35,120
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$894M
Avg Weekly Wage$831
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,800
Rent$914
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$252,684
Housing Units826
Rent Burden19.3%
Crime
F
Violent216/100K
Property647/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,621/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
Elevation6,646 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Capitan was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Sierra Blanca Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.