Thunder Mountain, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,456 Population 329/sq mi density
$44,757 Median Income $38,133 per capita
$339,500 Home Value $371,900 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,757 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$339,500 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Thunder Mountain, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,757
40% below
$38,133 per capita
Home Value
$339,500
20% above
Zillow: $371,900
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
18% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
23% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Thunder Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
120%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thunder Mountain a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thunder Mountain residents earn a median household income of $44,757 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,133. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thunder Mountain is $339,500 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,900. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

39.9% of adults in Thunder Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thunder Mountain has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Data Overview

People

Population1,456
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,757
Per Capita$38,133
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

C
Home Value$339,500
Rent
Ownership98.4%
Zillow$371,900
Housing Units675
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,524/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation6,758 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute39 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Thunder Mountain was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.