Ensenada, NM

New Mexico

Ensenada is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 216.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
216 Population 148/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ensenada Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population216
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female19% / 81%
Largest GroupWhite 0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,379M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Elevation7,521 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
CommuteN/A
Broadband79.0%
Libraries10

Is Ensenada a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ensenada receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ensenada stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Ensenada has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches, including 75.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Ensenada has a population of 216 with a density of 148 people per square mile. The median age is 21.6 years, 44% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (0%).

Population

216
Total Population
148
People / sq mi
21.6yrs
Median Age
44% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 19.4%
Female 80.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Ensenada vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ensenada vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ensenada is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Ensenada vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$52,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)859
County GDP$1,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare72
Retail81
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg
In Ensenada, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.4% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ensenada vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma7.6%
COPD4.2%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.8%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression16.4%
Mental Distress13.0%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate59.6%
Premature Death21,299/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access49.7%
Healthcare Facilities72

Crime Rates: Ensenada vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Ensenada has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.6 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall75.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,521 ft (2,292 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates36.7309°N, 106.5368°W
County FIPS35039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.4-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.2%
D 58.6%

Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density148/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants65
Retail Stores81

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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