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La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County), NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
724 Population 94/sq mi density
$105,385 Median Income $35,469 per capita
$371,100 Home Value $344,852 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
346 Violent Crime/100K 4,283 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,385 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$371,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County), NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,385
40% above
$35,469 per capita
Home Value
$371,100
32% above
Zillow: $344,852
Violent Crime
346/100K
9% below
4,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
4% above
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
21% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
140%
Home Value
132%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
91%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) residents earn a median household income of $105,385 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,469. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) is $371,100 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,852. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) 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

35.0% of adults in La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population724
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,385
Per Capita$35,469
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A+
Home Value$371,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$344,852
Housing Units367
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent346/100K
Property4,283/100K

Health

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,236 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute34 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.