At a Glance
Median Income
$57,083
$24,124 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $407,102
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
12.2% smoking rate
How Vadito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vadito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vadito a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vadito residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,124. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vadito is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,102. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 27.5% 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 1974.
Education
16.2% of adults in Vadito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population340
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density395/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$24,124
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$1,000
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$407,102
Housing Units153
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation7,441 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute46 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Vadito was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.