El Duende, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
730 Population 497/sq mi density
$90,859 Median Income $21,834 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$90,859 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.3% bachelor's degree or higher

El Duende, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,859
21% above
$21,834 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.3%
99% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
35.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How El Duende Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows El Duende's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Poverty
283%
Bachelor's
1%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is El Duende a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

El Duende residents earn a median household income of $90,859 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,834. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Education

0.3% of adults in El Duende hold a bachelor's degree or higher (99% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

El Duende has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population730
Median Age14.8 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,859
Per Capita$21,834
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.1%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$320,034
Housing Units294
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death21,299/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,893 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Broadband64.9%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in El Duende was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.