At a Glance
Median Income
$196,058
$126,439 per capita
Home Value
$846,900
Zillow: $570,822
Violent Crime
346/100K
4,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
42.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.5%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Encantado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Encantado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Encantado a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Encantado residents earn a median household income of $196,058 , which is 161% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $126,439. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Encantado is $846,900 , 200% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,822. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Encantado reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,283/100K.
Education
60.7% of adults in Encantado hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Encantado has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age68.3 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans77.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$196,058
Per Capita$126,439
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.3%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A
Home Value$846,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$570,822
Housing Units100
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent346/100K
Property4,283/100K
Health
Obesity16.5%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,129 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations82
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Encantado was built in 1992.
75.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.