New Mexico
Peñasco is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 613. Residents earn $38,750 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Peñasco receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Peñasco has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Peñasco is $38,750, 48% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 23.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Peñasco is $219,600, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Peñasco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 56.1% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 43.9% |
| 228% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,750 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,163 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,455 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,449 |
| County GDP | $1,521M |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Healthcare | 105 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.53% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
| Census Median | $219,600 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.53% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,930/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.7 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,646 ft (2,331 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1703°N, 105.6907°W |
| County FIPS | 35055 |
Winner: Democrat by 47.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Retail Stores | 194 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |