At a Glance
Home Value
$242,200
Zillow: $316,106
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
10.9% smoking rate
How Rio Chiquito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Chiquito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Chiquito a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Chiquito is $242,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,106. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
22.3% of adults in Rio Chiquito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Chiquito has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age60.7 yrs
Density195/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$57,618
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
Home Value$242,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$316,106
Housing Units100
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,736 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Chiquito was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.