Sedillo, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Sedillo is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 610. Residents earn $139,375 per year, which is 85% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
610 Population 222/sq mi density
$139,375 Median Income $71,380 per capita
$463,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$139,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$463,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $139,375
85% higher than US avg
Home Value $463,500
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 61.5%
82% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

How Sedillo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population610
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 63%

Economy

A+
Median Income$139,375
Per Capita$71,380
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$54,831M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$463,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,148 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute29 min
Libraries20

Is Sedillo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sedillo receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sedillo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sedillo is $139,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 85% above $75,149. This places Sedillo among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sedillo is $463,500, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Sedillo is a highly educated community — 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Sedillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Sedillo has a population of 610 with a density of 222 people per square mile. The median age is 37.4 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.8%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

610
Total Population
222
People / sq mi
37.4yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sedillo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.3%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.7%
25% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sedillo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sedillo is $139,375, which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Sedillo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$139,375
85% above US avg
Per Capita Income$71,380
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
IRS Avg AGI$71,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)22,948
County GDP$54,831M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,584
Healthcare2,110
Retail1,974
Manufacturing547

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Work from Home37.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Sedillo is $463,500, 64% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$463,500
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg
Effective Rate1.05%
In Sedillo, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 15.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sedillo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity15.7%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate65.9%
Premature Death11,524/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,110

Crime Rates: Sedillo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Sedillo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,148 ft (2,179 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates35.0870°N, 106.2878°W
County FIPS35001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 61.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.2%
D 59.2%

Winner: Democrat by 21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+61.5%
82% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density222/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities2,110
Restaurants1,584
Retail Stores1,974

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Work from Home37.8%

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