At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$28,163 per capita
Home Value
$219,600
Zillow: $407,102
Median Rent
$900/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
12.2% smoking rate
How Peñasco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peñasco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peñasco a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peñasco residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,163. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peñasco is $219,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,102. Median rent is $900/month, with 27.1% 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 1969.
Education
13.7% of adults in Peñasco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peñasco has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population613
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$28,163
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
B
Home Value$219,600
Rent$900
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$407,102
Housing Units341
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation7,646 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute29 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Peñasco was built in 1969.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.