Ohkay Owingeh, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,178 Population 307/sq mi density
$65,179 Median Income $31,428 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $320,034 Zillow
$421 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$65,179 median income, 6.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $421/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ohkay Owingeh, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,179
13% below
$31,428 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $320,034
Median Rent
$421/mo
64% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Ohkay Owingeh Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ohkay Owingeh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
709%
Rent
36%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ohkay Owingeh a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ohkay Owingeh residents earn a median household income of $65,179 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,428. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ohkay Owingeh is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,034. Median rent is $421/month, with 13.8% 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 1978.

Education

25.1% of adults in Ohkay Owingeh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ohkay Owingeh has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,178
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,179
Per Capita$31,428
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$421
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$320,034
Housing Units350
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death21,299/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,771 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute11 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Ohkay Owingeh was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.