At a Glance
Median Income
$97,500
$46,752 per capita
Home Value
$285,300
Zillow: $341,015
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
10.2% smoking rate
How Jemez Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jemez Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jemez Springs a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jemez Springs residents earn a median household income of $97,500 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,752. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,273 business establishments, including 179 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jemez Springs is $285,300 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,015. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
43.2% of adults in Jemez Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jemez Springs has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population318
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$97,500
Per Capita$46,752
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$6,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,300
Rent$1,167
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$341,015
Housing Units202
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation6,233 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Jemez Springs was built in 1973.
39.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 179 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.