La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sandoval County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
82 Population 50/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $153,761 per capita
$268,200 Home Value $332,559 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.8% bachelor's degree or higher

La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$153,761 per capita
Home Value
$268,200
5% below
Zillow: $332,559
Bachelor's Degree+
87.8%
161% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
406% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
333%
Home Value
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
261%
Unemployment
506%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $153,761. The unemployment rate stands at 18.2% (406% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) is $268,200 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,559. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

87.8% of adults in La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (161% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population82
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$153,761
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$332,559
Housing Units196
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,511/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain25.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation7,778 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+87.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) was built in 1970.
40.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% 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.