Carnuel, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Carnuel is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 842. Residents earn $89,432 per year, which is 19% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
842 Population 158/sq mi density
$89,432 Median Income $41,727 per capita
$233,700 Home Value $328,215 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$89,432 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,700 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,432
19% higher than US avg
Home Value $233,700
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.7%
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.7%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Carnuel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population842
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 65%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,432
Per Capita$41,727
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$54,831M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$328,215

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation5,812 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+89.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Libraries20

Is Carnuel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carnuel receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Carnuel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carnuel is $89,432, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carnuel is $233,700, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Carnuel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Carnuel has a population of 842 with a density of 158 people per square mile. The median age is 56.3 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.7%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 3.9% Black.

Population

842
Total Population
158
People / sq mi
56.3yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Carnuel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.0%
11% below US avg
Spanish30.0%
124% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Carnuel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carnuel is $89,432, which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Carnuel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,432
19% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,727
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
IRS Avg AGI$71,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)22,948
County GDP$54,831M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,584
Healthcare2,110
Retail1,974
Manufacturing547

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Carnuel is $233,700, 17% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $328,215.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$233,700
17% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$328,215

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

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-Occupied93.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg
Effective Rate2.09%
In Carnuel, 30.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Carnuel vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma8.9%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Checkup Rate65.7%
Premature Death11,524/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,110

Crime Rates: Carnuel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Carnuel has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.9 inches
61% below US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,812 ft (1,771 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates35.0612°N, 106.4572°W
County FIPS35001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.2%
D 59.2%

Winner: Democrat by 21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.7%
12% below US avg
High School+89.0%
School Test Score4.65
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density158/sq mi
Total Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities2,110
Restaurants1,584
Retail Stores1,974

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Work from Home22.2%

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