At a Glance
Median Income
$26,300
$11,572 per capita
Home Value
$45,800
Zillow: $199,639
Median Rent
$438/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
66.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
43.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
13.9% smoking rate
How Vaughn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vaughn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vaughn a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vaughn residents earn a median household income of $26,300 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,572. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 368 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vaughn is $45,800 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,639. Median rent is $438/month, with 18.3% 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 1955.
Education
4.5% of adults in Vaughn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
66.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vaughn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population548
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,300
Per Capita$11,572
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty43.3%
County GDP$881M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,800
Rent$438
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$199,639
Housing Units249
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.8 in/yr
Elevation5,969 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+66.1%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute12 min
Broadband53.1%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Vaughn was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Sierra Blanca Regional (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.