At a Glance
Median Income
$63,707
$39,718 per capita
Violent Crime
237/100K
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Velarde Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Velarde's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Velarde a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Velarde residents earn a median household income of $63,707 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,718. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Velarde reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 983/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Velarde hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Velarde has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population248
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female79% / 21%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,707
Per Capita$39,718
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership40.4%
Zillow$316,106
Housing Units196
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent237/100K
Property983/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,352 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute34 min
Broadband34.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
31.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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