Vadito, NM

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
340 Population 395/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $24,124 per capita
$143,800 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,083
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $143,800
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.2%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Vadito Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population340
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density395/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 34%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$24,124
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,521M
Commute46 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.7%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.7 in/yr
Elevation7,441 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+86.4%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute46 min
Libraries4

Is Vadito a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Vadito has a population of 340 with a density of 395 people per square mile. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (33.5%), with 4.7% Hispanic.

Population

340
Total Population
395
People / sq mi
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Vadito vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only47.7%
39% below US avg
Spanish52.3%
290% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Vadito vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vadito is $57,083, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Vadito vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,083
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,124
Avg Weekly Wage$873
IRS Avg AGI$56,455

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,449
County GDP$1,521M

Business (County)

Restaurants151
Healthcare105
Retail194
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,363
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.8 min
Work from Home3.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Vadito is $143,800, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,800
49% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,363
4% below US avg
Effective Rate2.34%
In Vadito, 30.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.7% report depression. 28.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Vadito vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity28.6%
Depression20.7%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress15.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Checkup Rate63.4%
Premature Death12,930/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access79.2%
Healthcare Facilities105

Crime Rates: Vadito vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Vadito has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.7 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall28.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,441 ft (2,268 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density395/sq mi
Coordinates36.1929°N, 105.6753°W
County FIPS35055
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 47.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.9%
D 72.4%

Winner: Democrat by 47.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
52% below US avg
High School+86.4%
School Test Score4.65
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density395/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities105
Restaurants151
Retail Stores194

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.8 min
Work from Home3.9%

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