Highland Meadows, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
332 Population 48/sq mi density
$130,500 Home Value $256,872 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Highland Meadows, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$130,500
54% below
Zillow: $256,872
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.9%
314% above
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Highland Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Highland Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
46%
Poverty
403%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
414%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highland Meadows a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highland Meadows is $130,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,872. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

8.8% of adults in Highland Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highland Meadows has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population332
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,552
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

Home Value$130,500
Rent
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$256,872
Housing Units256
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation5,497 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband66.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Highland Meadows was built in 1989.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.