New Mexico
Cochiti Lake is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 453. Residents earn $54,861 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cochiti Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cochiti Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cochiti Lake is $54,861, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Cochiti Lake is $208,100, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,482 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Cochiti Lake is a highly educated community — 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Cochiti Lake enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 78.8% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.2% |
| 58% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,861 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,021 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,191 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $130,620 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 606 |
| County GDP | $3,815M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.91% |
| Commute Time | 33.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |
| Census Median | $208,100 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $277,041 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,482 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.91% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.7% |
| Premature Death | 3,583/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.8 inches |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,639 ft (1,719 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6478°N, 106.3425°W |
| County FIPS | 35028 |
Winner: Democrat by 30.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.0% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 33.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |