At a Glance
Median Income
$30,284
$14,528 per capita
Violent Crime
572/100K
3,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
61.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
28.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paraje a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
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.
Safety & Crime
Paraje reports 572 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,174/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,405
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent572/100K
Property3,174/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking28.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death16,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
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
Broadband53.5%
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.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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