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Peñasco, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
Peñasco, NM
At a Glance
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)
Is Peñasco a Good Place to Live?
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 3.5% (3% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Peñasco reports 941 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 148% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,650/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.