At a Glance
Median Income
$19,074
$11,696 per capita
Home Value
$109,300
Zillow: $145,746
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
22.8% high school+
Unemployment
22.0%
80.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
38.2% smoking rate
How Haystack Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Haystack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Haystack a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Haystack residents earn a median household income of $19,074 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,696. The unemployment rate stands at 22.0% (511% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 80.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Haystack is $109,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,746. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
4.4% of adults in Haystack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
22.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Haystack has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$19,074
Per Capita$11,696
Unemployment22.0%
Poverty80.7%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
B
Home Value$109,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units49
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes22.5%
Smoking38.2%
Heart Disease11.0%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
Elevation7,273 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+22.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Haystack was built in 1980.
34.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.