At a Glance
Median Income
$79,301
$34,763 per capita
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
12.2% smoking rate
How Kirtland AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirtland AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirtland AFB a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirtland AFB residents earn a median household income of $79,301 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,763. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Education
44.1% of adults in Kirtland AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirtland AFB 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 Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population3,421
Median Age23.7 yrs
Density628/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans40.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,301
Per Capita$34,763
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$1,788
Ownership2.2%
Zillow$338,329
Housing Units1,226
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation5,377 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute9 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations159
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Kirtland AFB was founded in 1941.
The median home in Kirtland AFB was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.