New Mexico
Chamisal is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 367. Residents earn $40,833 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chamisal receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Chamisal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chamisal is $40,833, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Chamisal is $198,800, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Chamisal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 49.6% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 50.4% |
| 276% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,833 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,259 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,455 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,449 |
| County GDP | $1,521M |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Healthcare | 105 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.69% |
| Commute Time | 38.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |
| Census Median | $198,800 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.69% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,930/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.7 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,408 ft (2,258 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1725°N, 105.7460°W |
| County FIPS | 35055 |
Winner: Democrat by 47.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Retail Stores | 194 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 38.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |