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El Cerro, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
El Cerro, NM
At a Glance
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)
Is El Cerro a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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.
Safety & Crime
El Cerro reports 832 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,136/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.