Pecan Park, NM

New Mexico

Pecan Park is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 680.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
680 Population 6,182/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $21,502 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 30.3%
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Pecan Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population680
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density6,182/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 58%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$21,502
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,242M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain9.3 in/yr
Elevation4,265 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
CommuteN/A
Libraries2

Is Pecan Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pecan Park receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pecan Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Pecan Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Pecan Park has a population of 680 with a density of 6,182 people per square mile. The median age is 31.3 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.5%).

Population

680
Total Population
6,182
People / sq mi
31.3yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.2%
Female 58.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pecan Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.7%
10% below US avg
Spanish29.3%
119% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pecan Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pecan Park is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Pecan Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$21,502
Avg Weekly Wage$938
IRS Avg AGI$38,791

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)561
County GDP$1,242M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare53
Retail66
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,940
45% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home42.2%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied36.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,940
45% below US avg
In Pecan Park, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 31.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pecan Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress17.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate66.1%
Premature Death13,152/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.4/10
Exercise Access49.3%
Healthcare Facilities53

Crime Rates: Pecan Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Pecan Park has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.3 inches
75% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,265 ft (1,300 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density6,182/sq mi
Coordinates32.2704°N, 107.6740°W
County FIPS35029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.3%
D 39.4%

Winner: Republican by 18.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.3%
10% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density6,182/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities53
Restaurants62
Retail Stores66

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home42.2%

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