City profile · New Mexico · Census ACS 2023

Aztec, NM

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Aztec - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

6,177
Residents
$42,699
Median income
$164,700
Median home
$1,085
Median rent (state)

Aztec - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Aztec places in the 10th percentile for household income and the 34th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

10th
percentile, household income
32nd
percentile, home value
27th
percentile, median rent
34th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Aztec, NM

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 6,177 residents in Aztec, a small town within New Mexico. Median household income here is $42,699 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.7%. Home values in Aztec run a median of $164,700, and the median resident age is 34.1 years. About 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 55.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1915.2 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in New Mexico run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts New Mexico at 92.2 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,085 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $167 across New Mexico, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 88.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

6,177 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Mexico

Median Household Income

$42,699 /yr

Poverty 17.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Mexico average

How does Aztec compare to other US cities?

Here's how Aztec stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 10% higher than other cities
Home value 32% pricier than other cities
Median rent 27% pricier than other cities
Safety 34% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just New Mexico and the picture shifts: Aztec ranks #21 of 42 New Mexico cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Aztec's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New Mexico, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

10thIncome percentile
34thSafety percentile

10th percentile nationally for median household income · 34th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Aztec's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Aztec's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 38 Avg. percentile National median
Aztec's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Aztec's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$164,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 68% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Aztec $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Aztec, NM Aztec, NM's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Aztec, NM-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Aztec, NM median $42,699/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Aztec, NM's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Aztec, NM. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
6,177
Median Income
$42,699
Median Home Value
$164,700
Median Age
34.1
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Labor force participation
55.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1915.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
458.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1456.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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6,050 residents6,100 residents6,150 residents6,200 residents6,250 residents 202020212022202320242025 6,192 residents 6,091 residents ▼ -1.6%
Aztec's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.3%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
0.1%
Walk
2.9%
Work from Home
5.5%

Based on 2,584 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Mexico - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$167
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Mexico state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Mexico state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Aztec sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,085/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
88.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Mexico

Zuni Pueblo
6,132 people
Edgewood
6,122 people
North Hobbs
6,099 people
Truth or Consequences
6,026 people
Raton
6,013 people
Santa Teresa
5,973 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Aztec's 6,177 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

South Valley Stream, NY
6,177 people
Mays Landing, NJ
6,178 people
Braidwood, IL
6,175 people
Old Bethpage, NY
6,179 people
Crescent City, CA
6,180 people
Willard, OH
6,174 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Aztec's $42,699 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Henderson, LA
$42,700 median income
Reidsville, NC
$42,702 median income
Walhalla, SC
$42,696 median income
Strathmore, CA
$42,705 median income
Leisure, NJ
$42,705 median income
Doerun, GA
$42,692 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Aztec, NM Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Aztec, NM - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 65.3% 16.0% 9.7% 7.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.1% White 65.3% Black or African American 1.4% Asian 0.3% American Indian 16.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 9.7% Two or more races 7.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Aztec compares to nearby New Mexico cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Aztec (this city) 6,177 $42,699
Zuni Pueblo 6,132 $43,021
Edgewood 6,122 $81,227
North Hobbs 6,099 $89,279
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NM FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Aztec, NM?

What is the population of Aztec, NM? +

6,177 people live in Aztec, NM according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Aztec, NM? +

Median annual household income in Aztec runs $42,699, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Aztec? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Aztec; the closest available measure is the New Mexico state average, a cost of living index of 92.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Mexico vary by metro area.

Is Aztec, NM safe? +

Aztec has a total crime rate of 1915.2 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Aztec, NM? +

Homes in Aztec carry a median value of $164,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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