At a Glance
Median Income
$143,750
$64,798 per capita
Home Value
$254,200
Zillow: $464,743
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.0% smoking rate
How Cedar Crest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedar Crest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedar Crest a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedar Crest residents earn a median household income of $143,750 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,798. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% 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 Cedar Crest is $254,200 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,743. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
50.1% of adults in Cedar Crest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cedar Crest 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 totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population746
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans18.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,750
Per Capita$64,798
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$254,200
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$464,743
Housing Units609
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation6,921 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Cedar Crest was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
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.