At a Glance
Median Income
$38,872
$15,237 per capita
Home Value
$83,500
Zillow: $396,947
Median Rent
$783/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
17.6% smoking rate
How Meadow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meadow Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meadow Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meadow Lake residents earn a median household income of $38,872 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,237. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meadow Lake is $83,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,947. Median rent is $783/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
15.8% of adults in Meadow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meadow Lake has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,959
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born25.9%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,872
Per Capita$15,237
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,500
Rent$783
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$396,947
Housing Units1,689
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation5,305 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute39 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Meadow Lake was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
25.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.