At a Glance
Median Income
$84,243
$50,830 per capita
Home Value
$272,400
Zillow: $256,872
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.9% smoking rate
How Tome Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tome's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tome a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tome residents earn a median household income of $84,243 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,830. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tome is $272,400 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,872. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
17.9% of adults in Tome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tome has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,525
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,243
Per Capita$50,830
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$272,400
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$256,872
Housing Units522
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,827 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Tome was built in 1983.
37.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.