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Española, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
Española, NM
At a Glance
How Española Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Española's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Española a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Española residents earn a median household income of $47,664 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,878. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% 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 Española is $205,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,034. Median rent is $832/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Española reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Española hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Española has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.