At a Glance
Median Income
$24,611
$20,750 per capita
Home Value
$273,700
Zillow: $320,034
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
58.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
64.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
11.6% smoking rate
How El Rito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Rito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Rito a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Rito residents earn a median household income of $24,611 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,750. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 64.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Rito is $273,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,034. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
5.4% of adults in El Rito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
58.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Rito has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population961
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born21.4%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,611
Per Capita$20,750
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty64.8%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
F
Home Value$273,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$320,034
Housing Units544
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death21,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,767 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+58.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Broadband57.1%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in El Rito was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
21.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.