At a Glance
Median Income
$52,305
$31,124 per capita
Home Value
$214,000
Zillow: $324,597
Median Rent
$834/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How Chimayo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chimayo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chimayo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chimayo residents earn a median household income of $52,305 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,124. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chimayo is $214,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,597. Median rent is $834/month, with 18.0% 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 1977.
Education
10.6% of adults in Chimayo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chimayo has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,726
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,305
Per Capita$31,124
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A
Home Value$214,000
Rent$834
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$324,597
Housing Units1,512
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,043 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute33 min
Broadband62.6%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Chimayo was built in 1977.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.