Lobo Canyon, NM

New Mexico

Lobo Canyon is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 431. Residents earn $88,951 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
431 Population 100/sq mi density
$88,951 Median Income $48,959 per capita
$164,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,951 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,500 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,951
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $164,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lobo Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population431
Median Age68.8 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 35%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,951
Per Capita$48,959
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$868M

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation7,348 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
CommuteN/A
Libraries3

Is Lobo Canyon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lobo Canyon receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lobo Canyon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lobo Canyon is $88,951, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lobo Canyon is $164,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lobo Canyon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches, including 7.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Lobo Canyon has a population of 431 with a density of 100 people per square mile. The median age is 68.8 years, 77% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (65.2%), with 34.8% White.

Population

431
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
68.8yrs
Median Age
77% above US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.5%
Female 42.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lobo Canyon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lobo Canyon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lobo Canyon is $88,951, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Lobo Canyon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,951
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,959
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$41,403

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)449
County GDP$868M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare44
Retail57
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,380
32% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home17.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Lobo Canyon is $164,500, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,380
32% below US avg
Effective Rate1.45%
In Lobo Canyon, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 22.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lobo Canyon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
5% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity22.6%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate64.8%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.9/10
Exercise Access53.3%
Healthcare Facilities44

Crime Rates: Lobo Canyon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Lobo Canyon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.7 inches
75% below US avg
Snowfall7.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,348 ft (2,240 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates35.2238°N, 107.7210°W
County FIPS35006
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48%
D 49.6%

Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density100/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants46
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home17.5%

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