At a Glance
Median Income
$45,341
$41,304 per capita
Home Value
$259,700
Zillow: $316,106
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
14.3% smoking rate
How Nambe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nambe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nambe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nambe residents earn a median household income of $45,341 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,304. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nambe is $259,700 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,106. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 22.6% 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 1982.
Education
28.2% of adults in Nambe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nambe 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 totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,045
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,341
Per Capita$41,304
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
B
Home Value$259,700
Rent$1,135
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$316,106
Housing Units1,096
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,120 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute29 min
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Nambe was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.