Cochiti Lake, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
453 Population 365/sq mi density
$54,861 Median Income $46,021 per capita
$208,100 Home Value $272,457 Zillow
$1,482 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,861 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$208,100 home value, $1,482/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cochiti Lake, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,861
27% below
$46,021 per capita
Home Value
$208,100
26% below
Zillow: $272,457
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
27% above
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
51% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Cochiti Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cochiti Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
74%
Rent
127%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cochiti Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cochiti Lake residents earn a median household income of $54,861 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,021. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cochiti Lake is $208,100 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,457. Median rent is $1,482/month, with 40.0% 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 1987.

Education

51.0% of adults in Cochiti Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cochiti Lake has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population453
Median Age67.0 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,861
Per Capita$46,021
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,191

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,100
Rent$1,482
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$272,457
Housing Units324
Rent Burden40.0%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death3,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation5,639 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+28.5%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 63%
Commute33 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cochiti Lake was built in 1987.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.