New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Jemez Springs is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 318. Residents earn $97,500 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Jemez Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Jemez Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Jemez Springs is $97,500, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Jemez Springs is $285,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Jemez Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches, including 22.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 70.5% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.5% |
| 120% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,500 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,752 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,911 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,273 |
| County GDP | $6,129M |
| Restaurants | 179 |
| Healthcare | 283 |
| Retail | 191 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,224 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.48% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 39.6% |
| Census Median | $285,300 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $332,559 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,167 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,224 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,511/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 283 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.2 inches |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,233 ft (1,900 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7731°N, 106.6910°W |
| County FIPS | 35043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 283 |
| Restaurants | 179 |
| Retail Stores | 191 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 39.6% |