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Chimayo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,726 Population 352/sq mi density
$52,305 Median Income $31,124 per capita
$214,000 Home Value $316,106 Zillow
$834 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
346 Violent Crime/100K 4,283 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,305 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chimayo, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,305
30% below
$31,124 per capita
Home Value
$214,000
24% below
Zillow: $316,106
Median Rent
$834/mo
28% below
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
346/100K
9% below
4,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
76%
Rent
72%
Poverty
197%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
91%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chimayo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 0.5% (86% 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 $316,106. 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.

Safety & Crime

Chimayo reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,283/100K.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,726
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,305
Per Capita$31,124
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A
Home Value$214,000
Rent$834
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$316,106
Housing Units1,512
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

F
Violent346/100K
Property4,283/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.