At a Glance
Median Income
$29,844
$14,144 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
Zillow: $272,954
Median Rent
$545/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
51.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
33.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
20.2% smoking rate
How Vado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vado a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vado residents earn a median household income of $29,844 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,144. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vado is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,954. Median rent is $545/month, with 34.7% 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 1984.
Education
4.1% of adults in Vado hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
51.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vado has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Data Overview
People
Population3,185
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density1,069/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born32.7%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$29,844
Per Capita$14,144
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty33.2%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$545
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$272,954
Housing Units930
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes20.3%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation3,825 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+51.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Vado was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
32.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.