At a Glance
Median Income
$124,250
$68,078 per capita
Home Value
$438,600
Zillow: $286,242
Bachelor's Degree+
69.4%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
9.9% smoking rate
How Picacho Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Picacho Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Picacho Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Picacho Hills residents earn a median household income of $124,250 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,078. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Picacho Hills is $438,600 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,242. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
69.4% of adults in Picacho Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(106% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Picacho Hills has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Data Overview
People
Population1,995
Median Age67.2 yrs
Density616/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,250
Per Capita$68,078
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$438,600
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$286,242
Housing Units807
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation4,145 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.4%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+37.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Picacho Hills was built in 2004.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.