At a Glance
Median Income
$89,432
$41,727 per capita
Home Value
$233,700
Zillow: $328,215
Violent Crime
883/100K
5,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Carnuel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carnuel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carnuel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carnuel residents earn a median household income of $89,432 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,727. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carnuel is $233,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,215. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Carnuel reports 883 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 132% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,446/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Carnuel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carnuel has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population842
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,432
Per Capita$41,727
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,700
Rent
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$328,215
Housing Units355
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent883/100K
Property5,446/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,812 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Carnuel was built in 1978.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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