At a Glance
Median Income
$52,305
$31,124 per capita
Home Value
$214,000
Zillow: $316,106
Median Rent
$834/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
346/100K
4,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
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)
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.