La Bajada, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
15 Population 88/sq mi density
$1,031,300 Home Value $277,041 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

La Bajada, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$1,031,300
266% above
Zillow: $277,041
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How La Bajada Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Bajada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
366%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Bajada a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Bajada is $1,031,300 , 266% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,041. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.

Education

0.0% of adults in La Bajada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Bajada has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born46.7%
Veterans26.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,100
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,191

Housing

Home Value$1,031,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$277,041
Housing Units7
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death3,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation5,472 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 63%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in La Bajada was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
46.7% of residents are foreign-born.