Cuba, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
476 Population 146/sq mi density
$134,400 Home Value $229,207 Zillow
$341 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cuba, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$134,400
52% below
Zillow: $229,207
Median Rent
$341/mo
71% below
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Cuba Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
48%
Rent
29%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cuba a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cuba is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,207. Median rent is $341/month, with 17.2% 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 1978.

Education

17.1% of adults in Cuba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cuba has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population476
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,636
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

Home Value$134,400
Rent$341
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$229,207
Housing Units337
Rent Burden17.2%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death21,299/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,885 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband54.8%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Cuba was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.