At a Glance
Median Income
$48,523
$17,578 per capita
Home Value
$102,700
Zillow: $218,476
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.7%
71.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
17.6% smoking rate
How Mesa Verde Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mesa Verde's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mesa Verde a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mesa Verde residents earn a median household income of $48,523 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,578. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mesa Verde is $102,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,476. Median rent is $1,074/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
0.7% of adults in Mesa Verde hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% below the national average).
71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mesa Verde has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,025
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born24.2%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,523
Per Capita$17,578
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,700
Rent$1,074
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$218,476
Housing Units343
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking17.6%
Premature Death23,645/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain3.6 in/yr
Elevation388 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.7%
High School+71.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mesa Verde was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
24.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.