Raton, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Colfax County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,013 Population 755/sq mi density
$52,007 Median Income $28,643 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $150,910 Zillow
$734 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
570 Violent Crime/100K 1,325 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,007 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
570 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Raton, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,007
31% below
$28,643 per capita
Home Value
$148,200
47% below
Zillow: $150,910
Median Rent
$734/mo
37% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
570/100K
50% above
1,325/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Raton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Raton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
53%
Rent
63%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Raton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Raton residents earn a median household income of $52,007 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,643. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Raton is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,910. Median rent is $734/month, with 24.2% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Raton reports 570 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,325/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Raton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Raton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,013
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density755/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,007
Per Capita$28,643
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,200
Rent$734
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$150,910
Housing Units3,377
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent570/100K
Property1,325/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation6,558 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Raton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.