At a Glance
Median Income
$75,398
$34,925 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
Zillow: $426,970
Median Rent
$919/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
2,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Tijeras Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tijeras's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tijeras a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tijeras residents earn a median household income of $75,398 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,925. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% 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 Tijeras is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,970. Median rent is $919/month, with 9.0% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Tijeras reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,192/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Tijeras hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tijeras has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population483
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,398
Per Capita$34,925
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$919
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$426,970
Housing Units239
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property2,192/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,359 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute41 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Tijeras was built in 1980.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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