At a Glance
Median Income
$83,864
$43,851 per capita
Home Value
$295,500
Zillow: $426,970
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.0% smoking rate
How Ponderosa Pine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ponderosa Pine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ponderosa Pine a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ponderosa Pine residents earn a median household income of $83,864 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,851. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ponderosa Pine is $295,500 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,970. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
46.6% of adults in Ponderosa Pine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ponderosa Pine has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,091
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,864
Per Capita$43,851
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,500
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$426,970
Housing Units588
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation7,600 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+28.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ponderosa Pine was built in 1985.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.