Cordova, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
418 Population 252/sq mi density
$23,426 Median Income $10,758 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $316,106 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,426 median income, unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cordova, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,426
69% below
$10,758 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $316,106
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
84.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Cordova Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
31%
Home Value
53%
Poverty
508%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cordova a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cordova residents earn a median household income of $23,426 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,758. 63.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cordova is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,106. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

0.0% of adults in Cordova hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cordova has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Data Overview

People

Population418
Median Age15.8 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$23,426
Per Capita$10,758
Unemployment
Poverty63.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

B
Home Value$150,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$316,106
Housing Units269
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,930/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation7,145 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Cordova was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
12.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.