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La Cienega, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
La Cienega, NM
At a Glance
How La Cienega Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Cienega's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Cienega a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Cienega residents earn a median household income of $68,676 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,439. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Cienega is $417,900 , 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,822. Median rent is $1,137/month, with 24.7% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
La Cienega reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,283/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in La Cienega hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Cienega has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.