At a Glance
Median Income
$50,417
$19,432 per capita
Home Value
$13,600
Zillow: $570,822
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11.8% smoking rate
How Peak Place Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peak Place's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peak Place a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peak Place residents earn a median household income of $50,417 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,432. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peak Place is $13,600 , 95% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,822. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
14.7% of adults in Peak Place hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
62.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peak Place has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population483
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$19,432
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$13,600
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$570,822
Housing Units147
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,636 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations82
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Peak Place was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
21.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.