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Eagle Nest, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
Eagle Nest, NM
At a Glance
How Eagle Nest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle Nest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Eagle Nest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Eagle Nest residents earn a median household income of $47,708 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,824. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% 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 Eagle Nest is $190,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,651. Median rent is $950/month, with 30.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Eagle Nest reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,997/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Eagle Nest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle Nest has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.