New Mexico
Dulce is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 2,782. Residents earn $41,886 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dulce receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dulce offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dulce is $41,886, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dulce is $58,100, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Dulce experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches, including 55.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 67.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.4% |
| 142% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,886 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,969 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $943 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,767 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 695 |
| County GDP | $773M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,687 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.35% |
| Commute Time | 8.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $58,100 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $552 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,687 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.35% |
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 14.1% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 23.2% |
| Physical Distress | 20.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,261/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.4 inches |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 55.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,275 ft (2,217 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9538°N, 107.0003°W |
| County FIPS | 08007 |
Winner: Republican by 14.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.9% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 8.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |