Paa-Ko, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Paa-Ko is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 612. Residents earn $217,946 per year, which is 190% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
612 Population 106/sq mi density
$217,946 Median Income $117,051 per capita
$744,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$217,946 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$744,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $217,946
190% higher than US avg
Home Value $744,500
164% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.4%
109% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.0%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Paa-Ko Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population612
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$217,946
Per Capita$117,051
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,831M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$744,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,644 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute37 min
Libraries20

Is Paa-Ko a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paa-Ko receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Paa-Ko stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paa-Ko is $217,946, which is significantly higher than the national average — 190% above $75,149. This places Paa-Ko among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paa-Ko is $744,500, making it a premium housing market at 164% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Paa-Ko is a highly educated community — 70.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Paa-Ko experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Paa-Ko has a population of 612 with a density of 106 people per square mile. The median age is 63.3 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.4%).

Population

612
Total Population
106
People / sq mi
63.3yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
5.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Paa-Ko vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Paa-Ko vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paa-Ko is $217,946, which is 190% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Paa-Ko vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$217,946
190% above US avg
Per Capita Income$117,051
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
IRS Avg AGI$71,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)22,948
County GDP$54,831M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,584
Healthcare2,110
Retail1,974
Manufacturing547

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.0 min
Work from Home32.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Paa-Ko is $744,500, 164% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$744,500
164% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg
Effective Rate0.65%
In Paa-Ko, 27.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.1% report depression. 13.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Paa-Ko vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.0%
16% below US avg
Diabetes6.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity13.5%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate66.6%
Premature Death11,524/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,110

Crime Rates: Paa-Ko vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Paa-Ko has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,644 ft (2,025 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates35.1998°N, 106.3337°W
County FIPS35001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 70.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.2%
D 59.2%

Winner: Democrat by 21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.4%
109% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density106/sq mi
Total Area5.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities2,110
Restaurants1,584
Retail Stores1,974

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.0 min
Work from Home32.2%

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