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Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), NM
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Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), NM
At a Glance
How Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) residents earn a median household income of $110,268 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $71,685. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is $520,200 , 85% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,275. Median rent is $1,869/month, with 41.5% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) reports 948 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 149% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,595/100K.
Education
60.2% of adults in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.