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Chaparral, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County
Chaparral, NM
At a Glance
How Chaparral Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chaparral's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chaparral a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chaparral residents earn a median household income of $46,102 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,311. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chaparral is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,760. Median rent is $874/month, with 29.0% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Chaparral reports 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,403/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Chaparral hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 65.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chaparral has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.