New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Encantado is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 140. Residents earn $196,058 per year, which is 161% above the national average.
Based on current data, Encantado receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate. Encantado stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Encantado is $196,058, which is significantly higher than the national average — 161% above $75,149. This places Encantado among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 42.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Encantado is $846,900, making it a premium housing market at 200% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Encantado is a highly educated community — 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Encantado experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 83.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.9% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $196,058 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $126,439 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,177 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 42.3% |
| 241% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,768 |
| County GDP | $10,087M |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Healthcare | 561 |
| Retail | 775 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.61% |
| Work from Home | 75.0% |
| Census Median | $846,900 |
| 200% above US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.61% |
| Obesity | 16.5% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 20.0% |
| Asthma | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 10.6% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 10.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 49.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,950/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.8 inches |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,129 ft (2,173 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7934°N, 105.9111°W |
| County FIPS | 35049 |
Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.7% |
| 80% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 48.0% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Retail Stores | 775 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Work from Home | 75.0% |