At a Glance
Median Income
$112,174
$42,198 per capita
Home Value
$291,800
Zillow: $396,947
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
11.7% smoking rate
How El Cerro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Cerro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Cerro a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Cerro residents earn a median household income of $112,174 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,198. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Cerro is $291,800 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,947. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 13.4% 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 1982.
Education
15.9% of adults in El Cerro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Cerro has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,093
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,174
Per Capita$42,198
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,800
Rent$1,045
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$396,947
Housing Units1,019
Rent Burden13.4%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,840 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in El Cerro was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.