At a Glance
Home Value
$112,900
Zillow: $193,880
Violent Crime
344/100K
1,489/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Magdalena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Magdalena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Magdalena a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Magdalena is $112,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,880. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Magdalena reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,489/100K. The murder rate is 114.6/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Magdalena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Magdalena has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population764
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,618
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
Home Value$112,900
Rent
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$193,880
Housing Units591
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property1,489/100K
Murder114.6/100K
Assault229/100K
Burglary344/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death16,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,664 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Magdalena was built in 1959.
33.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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