Cedro, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Cedro is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 417. Residents earn $117,846 per year, which is 57% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
417 Population 77/sq mi density
$117,846 Median Income $83,043 per capita
$296,300 Home Value
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
4.3 / 5.0
$117,846 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$296,300 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,846
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $296,300
5% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.5%
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.3%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

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

People

Population417
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Veterans21.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$117,846
Per Capita$83,043
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$54,831M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.2%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Elevation7,239 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.3%
Libraries20

Is Cedro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedro receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, high health insurance coverage. Cedro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedro is $117,846, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Cedro among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cedro is $296,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.5% 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

Cedro 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.

Cedro has a population of 417 with a density of 77 people per square mile. The median age is 52.5 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77%).

Population

417
Total Population
77
People / sq mi
52.5yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
5.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.5%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.5%
44% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedro is $117,846, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Cedro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,846
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$83,043
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
IRS Avg AGI$71,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% 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 Rate1.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Cedro is $296,300, 5% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,300
5% above 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-Occupied86.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg
Effective Rate1.64%
In Cedro, 32.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.2% report depression. 19.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity19.5%
Depression29.2%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate65.9%
Premature Death11,524/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Cedro 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

Elevation7,239 ft (2,206 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates35.0181°N, 106.3508°W
County FIPS35001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21-point margin. 87.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.2%
D 59.2%

Winner: Democrat by 21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.5%
5% 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 Density77/sq mi
Total Area5.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.3%
Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities2,110
Restaurants1,584
Retail Stores1,974

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

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