Glorieta, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Glorieta is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 559. Residents earn $48,571 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
559 Population 73/sq mi density
$48,571 Median Income $43,486 per capita
$421,100 Home Value $344,852 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,571 median income, 26.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$421,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,571
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $421,100
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 59.7%
77% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.3%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 26.7%
642% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Glorieta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population559
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,571
Per Capita$43,486
Unemployment26.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M
Commute23 min

Housing

D
Home Value$421,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$344,852

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain16.2 in/yr
Elevation7,412 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute23 min
Libraries8

Is Glorieta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glorieta receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Glorieta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glorieta is $48,571, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glorieta is $421,100, 49% above the national median. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Glorieta is a highly educated community — 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Glorieta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches, including 26.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Glorieta has a population of 559 with a density of 73 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

559
Total Population
73
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
7.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Glorieta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.4%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.6%
21% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Glorieta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glorieta is $48,571, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Glorieta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,571
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,486
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$89,177

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.7%
642% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,768
County GDP$10,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants465
Healthcare561
Retail775
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Glorieta is $421,100, 49% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $344,852.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$421,100
49% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$344,852

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.23%
In Glorieta, 25.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 18.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Glorieta vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.3%
21% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure24.5%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.8%
Physical Inactivity18.1%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate67.2%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access83.4%
Healthcare Facilities561

Crime Rates: Glorieta vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Glorieta has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.2 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall26.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,412 ft (2,259 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates35.5840°N, 105.7629°W
County FIPS35049
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 59.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 48.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.4%
D 73.4%

Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.7%
77% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area7.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities561
Restaurants465
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Work from Home4.9%

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