At a Glance
Median Income
$47,664
$27,878 per capita
Home Value
$205,100
Zillow: $320,034
Median Rent
$832/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
11.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Española a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.4% (22% above 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.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population10,472
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,274/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,664
Per Capita$27,878
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A
Home Value$205,100
Rent$832
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$320,034
Housing Units4,831
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death21,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,594 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Española was founded in 1880.
The median home in Española was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.