At a Glance
Median Income
$91,111
$46,405 per capita
Home Value
$280,000
Zillow: $236,841
Median Rent
$943/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
18.4% smoking rate
How Kirtland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirtland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirtland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirtland residents earn a median household income of $91,111 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,405. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirtland is $280,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,841. Median rent is $943/month, with 30.7% 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 1993.
Education
31.6% of adults in Kirtland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirtland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population575
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,111
Per Capita$46,405
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$943
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$236,841
Housing Units206
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,296 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kirtland was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.