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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $217,946 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $117,051 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,221 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,971 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,948 |
| County GDP | $54,831M |
| Restaurants | 1,584 |
| Healthcare | 2,110 |
| Retail | 1,974 |
| Manufacturing | 547 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,874 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.65% |
| Commute Time | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 32.2% |
| Census Median | $744,500 |
| 164% above US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,874 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.65% |
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.5% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,524/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,644 ft (2,025 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1998°N, 106.3337°W |
| County FIPS | 35001 |
Winner: Democrat by 21 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 70.4% |
| 109% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,110 |
| Restaurants | 1,584 |
| Retail Stores | 1,974 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 32.2% |