At a Glance
Median Income
$40,833
$31,259 per capita
Home Value
$198,800
Zillow: $407,102
Median Rent
$875/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
12.5% smoking rate
How Chamisal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chamisal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chamisal a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chamisal residents earn a median household income of $40,833 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,259. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chamisal is $198,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,102. Median rent is $875/month, with 41.7% 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 1969.
Education
16.4% of adults in Chamisal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chamisal has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population367
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,833
Per Capita$31,259
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
B+
Home Value$198,800
Rent$875
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$407,102
Housing Units165
Rent Burden41.7%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation7,408 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute38 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Chamisal was built in 1969.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.