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Peña Blanca, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
Peña Blanca, NM
At a Glance
How Peña Blanca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peña Blanca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Peña Blanca a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Peña Blanca residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,967. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peña Blanca is $166,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,041. Median rent is $938/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Peña Blanca reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Peña Blanca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peña Blanca has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.