New Mexico
Vadito is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 340. Residents earn $57,083 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Vadito receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Vadito offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Vadito is $57,083, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Vadito is $143,800, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Vadito experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 47.7% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 52.3% |
| 290% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,083 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,124 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,455 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,449 |
| County GDP | $1,521M |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Healthcare | 105 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.34% |
| Commute Time | 45.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $143,800 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.34% |
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 63.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,930/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.7 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,441 ft (2,268 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1929°N, 105.6753°W |
| County FIPS | 35055 |
Winner: Democrat by 47.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Retail Stores | 194 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 45.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |