At a Glance
Median Income
$37,224
$23,561 per capita
Home Value
$159,900
Zillow: $418,885
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
73.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
23.0% smoking rate
How Isleta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Isleta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Isleta 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
Isleta residents earn a median household income of $37,224 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,561. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% 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 Isleta is $159,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,885. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
15.8% of adults in Isleta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
73.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Isleta has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population909
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density1,245/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,224
Per Capita$23,561
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A
Home Value$159,900
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$418,885
Housing Units388
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,902 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+73.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband56.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Isleta was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.