At a Glance
Median Income
$34,559
$23,020 per capita
Home Value
$95,800
Zillow: $204,436
Median Rent
$823/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
80.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.3% smoking rate
How Estancia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Estancia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Estancia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Estancia residents earn a median household income of $34,559 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,020. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Estancia is $95,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,436. Median rent is $823/month, with 37.4% 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 1973.
Education
8.5% of adults in Estancia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Estancia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,399
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,559
Per Capita$23,020
Unemployment
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,800
Rent$823
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$204,436
Housing Units724
Rent Burden37.4%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation6,104 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Estancia was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.3% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.