New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Estancia is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 1,399. Residents earn $34,559 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Estancia receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Estancia has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Estancia is $34,559, 54% below the national average of $75,149. At 20.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Estancia is $95,800, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $823 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Estancia is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 936 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Estancia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches, including 17.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 62.7% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 37.3% |
| 178% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,559 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,020 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $955 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,941 |
| Unemployment | 20.7% |
| 475% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,532 |
| County GDP | $2,430M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 113 |
| Retail | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,068 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.20% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $95,800 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,639 |
| Census Median Rent | $823 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,068 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.20% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 113 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 936.3/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 312.1/100K |
| Theft | 561.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 62.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.6 inches |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,104 ft (1,860 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7643°N, 106.0386°W |
| County FIPS | 35061 |
Winner: Republican by 16.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.5% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 113 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |