Paraje, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,405 Population 252/sq mi density
$30,284 Median Income $14,528 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,284 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Paraje, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,284
60% below
$14,528 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
61.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
28.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Paraje Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Poverty
498%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paraje a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paraje residents earn a median household income of $30,284 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,528. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 61.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 449 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Education

16.9% of adults in Paraje hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paraje has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,405
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,284
Per Capita$14,528
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty61.7%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units367
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking28.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation5,912 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute12 min
Broadband53.4%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Paraje was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.