At a Glance
Violent Crime
555/100K
3,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Golden Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golden Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golden Acres a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Golden Acres reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,423/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Golden Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden Acres has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$43,464
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units95
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent555/100K
Property3,423/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death16,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,548 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Golden Acres was built in 2004.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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