New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Tijeras is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 483. Residents earn $75,398 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tijeras receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Tijeras offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tijeras is $75,398, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tijeras is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Tijeras experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 62.5% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| 180% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,398 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,925 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,221 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,971 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,948 |
| County GDP | $54,831M |
| Restaurants | 1,584 |
| Healthcare | 2,110 |
| Retail | 1,974 |
| Manufacturing | 547 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,874 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.95% |
| Commute Time | 41.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $426,970 |
| Census Median Rent | $919 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,874 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.95% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,524/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.9 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,359 ft (1,938 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0862°N, 106.3776°W |
| County FIPS | 35001 |
Winner: Democrat by 21 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.8% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.5% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,110 |
| Restaurants | 1,584 |
| Retail Stores | 1,974 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 41.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |