At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
55.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.7% smoking rate
How Pajarito Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pajarito Mesa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pajarito Mesa a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Pajarito Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pajarito Mesa has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age18.5 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born29.5%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$12,812
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty55.3%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$418,885
Housing Units159
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation5,379 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband55.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Pajarito Mesa was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
29.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.