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Cochiti, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
481 Population 617/sq mi density
$44,688 Median Income $29,082 per capita
$207,600 Home Value $277,041 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,688 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$207,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cochiti, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,688
41% below
$29,082 per capita
Home Value
$207,600
26% below
Zillow: $277,041
Violent Crime
237/100K
38% below
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Cochiti Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
74%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cochiti a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cochiti residents earn a median household income of $44,688 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,082. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% 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 is $207,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,041. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Cochiti reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K.

Education

8.8% of adults in Cochiti hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cochiti has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population481
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,688
Per Capita$29,082
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,191

Housing

A
Home Value$207,600
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$277,041
Housing Units192
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent237/100K
Property983/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death3,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,279 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cochiti was built in 1977.
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.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.