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Tajique, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
156 Population 58/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tajique, NM

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Tajique Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tajique a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Tajique reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 936/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Tajique hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tajique has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population156
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$43,715
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,048
Housing Units77
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property936/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,845 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Tajique was built in 1985.
41.4% work from home.
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.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.