At a Glance
Median Income
$95,705
$22,737 per capita
Home Value
$255,800
Zillow: $263,775
Median Rent
$800/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
61.3% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.4% smoking rate
How Sausal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sausal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sausal a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sausal residents earn a median household income of $95,705 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,737. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% 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 Sausal is $255,800 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,775. Median rent is $800/month, with 51.0% 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 1979.
Education
12.9% of adults in Sausal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
61.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sausal has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population783
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density348/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$95,705
Per Capita$22,737
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,800
Rent$800
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$263,775
Housing Units272
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,811 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+61.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sausal was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.