New Mexico
Eagle Nest is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 270. Residents earn $47,708 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eagle Nest receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Eagle Nest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eagle Nest is $47,708, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Eagle Nest is $190,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Eagle Nest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,708 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,824 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,455 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,449 |
| County GDP | $1,521M |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Healthcare | 105 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 24.2% |
| Census Median | $190,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,930/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.2 inches |
| 55% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,193 ft (2,497 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5470°N, 105.2607°W |
| County FIPS | 35055 |
Winner: Democrat by 47.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Retail Stores | 194 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 24.2% |