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Pojoaque, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
Pojoaque, NM
At a Glance
How Pojoaque Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pojoaque's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pojoaque a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pojoaque residents earn a median household income of $68,188 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,523. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pojoaque is $154,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,034. Median rent is $945/month, with 22.4% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Pojoaque reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,283/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Pojoaque hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pojoaque has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.