Los Cerrillos, NM

New Mexico

Los Cerrillos is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 115. Residents earn $39,542 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
115 Population 34/sq mi density
$39,542 Median Income $22,690 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,542
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 65.2%
93% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Los Cerrillos Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population115
Median Age71.1 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,542
Per Capita$22,690
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,815M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,759 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 63%
CommuteN/A
Broadband59.0%
Libraries2

Is Los Cerrillos a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Los Cerrillos receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Los Cerrillos stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Los Cerrillos is $39,542, 47% below the national average of $75,149. 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%.

Education

Los Cerrillos is a highly educated community — 65.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above 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

Los Cerrillos experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Los Cerrillos has a population of 115 with a density of 34 people per square mile. The median age is 71.1 years, 83% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%).

Population

115
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
71.1yrs
Median Age
83% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.7%
Female 58.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Los Cerrillos vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.0%
48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Los Cerrillos vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Los Cerrillos is $39,542, which is 47% below 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: Los Cerrillos vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,542
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,690
Avg Weekly Wage$2,191
IRS Avg AGI$130,620

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)606
County GDP$3,815M

Business (County)

Restaurants34
Healthcare72
Retail30
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,973
14% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$346
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

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-Occupied13.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,973
14% above US avg
In Los Cerrillos, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Los Cerrillos vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma8.3%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress13.8%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate64.9%
Premature Death3,583/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access99.3%
Healthcare Facilities72

Crime Rates: Los Cerrillos vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Los Cerrillos has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,759 ft (1,755 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates35.4272°N, 106.1212°W
County FIPS35028
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 65.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 30.2-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.2%
D 63.4%

Winner: Democrat by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.2%
93% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density34/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants34
Retail Stores30

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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