Cedar Grove, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Cedar Grove is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 849. Residents earn $63,070 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
849 Population 66/sq mi density
$63,070 Median Income $47,296 per capita
$191,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,070 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,300 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,070
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $191,300
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.7%
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.7%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population849
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,070
Per Capita$47,296
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,831M
Commute70 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,725 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute70 min
Libraries20

Is Cedar Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedar Grove receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Cedar Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedar Grove is $63,070, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 70 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cedar Grove is $191,300, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Cedar Grove has a population of 849 with a density of 66 people per square mile. The median age is 67.5 years, 74% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82%).

Population

849
Total Population
66
People / sq mi
67.5yrs
Median Age
74% above US avg
12.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.5%
Female 61.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.7%
6% below US avg
Spanish26.3%
96% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedar Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedar Grove is $63,070, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 70 minutes.

Income: Cedar Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,070
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,296
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
IRS Avg AGI$71,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% 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 Rate2.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time70.1 min
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Cedar Grove is $191,300, 32% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,300
32% below US avg

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-Occupied89.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg
Effective Rate2.55%
In Cedar Grove, 24.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 16.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cedar Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.7%
23% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure24.7%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate66.6%
Premature Death11,524/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Cedar Grove has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,725 ft (2,050 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.1 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates35.1772°N, 106.1669°W
County FIPS35001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above 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+34.7%
3% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density66/sq mi
Total Area12.8 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 Commute70.1 min
Work from Home4.5%

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