At a Glance
Median Income
$26,121
$30,267 per capita
Home Value
$80,200
Zillow: $152,756
Median Rent
$618/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
321/100K
856/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
29.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Carrizozo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carrizozo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carrizozo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carrizozo residents earn a median household income of $26,121 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,267. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.1% 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 Carrizozo is $80,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,756. Median rent is $618/month, with 36.0% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Carrizozo reports 321 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 856/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Carrizozo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carrizozo has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population959
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,121
Per Capita$30,267
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty29.1%
County GDP$894M
Avg Weekly Wage$831
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,200
Rent$618
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$152,756
Housing Units626
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent321/100K
Property856/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault321/100K
Burglary321/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,621/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,543 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband58.7%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Carrizozo was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Sierra Blanca Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.