White Rock, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,568 Population 788/sq mi density
$150,714 Median Income $70,095 per capita
$460,100 Home Value $573,146 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$150,714 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$460,100 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.4% bachelor's degree or higher

White Rock, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$150,714
101% above
$70,095 per capita
Home Value
$460,100
63% above
Zillow: $573,146
Bachelor's Degree+
70.4%
109% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
24% below
6.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How White Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows White Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
201%
Home Value
163%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
209%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Rock a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Rock residents earn a median household income of $150,714 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,095. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Rock is $460,100 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $573,146. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

70.4% of adults in White Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Rock has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,568
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$150,714
Per Capita$70,095
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,191

Housing

A+
Home Value$460,100
Rent
Ownership99.6%
Zillow$573,146
Housing Units2,292
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity24.5%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death3,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
Elevation6,393 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.5%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 63%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in White Rock was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.