New Mexico
Española is a small city in New Mexico with a population of 10,472. Residents earn $47,664 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Española receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Española offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Española is $47,664, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Española is $205,100, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Española experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 39.8% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 60.2% |
| 349% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,664 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,878 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $941 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,599 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 859 |
| County GDP | $1,379M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,640 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.29% |
| Commute Time | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $205,100 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $422,000 |
| Median List Price | $422,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $241 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 29.4% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $832 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,640 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.29% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.3% |
| Premature Death | 21,299/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.1 inches |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,594 ft (1,705 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0040°N, 106.0701°W |
| County FIPS | 35039 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,274/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |