At a Glance
Median Income
$130,357
$34,728 per capita
Home Value
$259,500
Zillow: $320,034
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
11.5% smoking rate
How La Villita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Villita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Villita a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Villita residents earn a median household income of $130,357 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,728. 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 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Villita is $259,500 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,034. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
21.8% of adults in La Villita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Villita has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,440
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,357
Per Capita$34,728
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,500
Rent
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$320,034
Housing Units471
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death21,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,680 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in La Villita was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.