City profile · New Mexico · Census ACS 2023

Chimayo, NM

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

2,726
Residents
$52,305
Median income
$214,000
Median home
$1,740
Median rent (state)

Chimayo - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Chimayo lands in the 23rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

23rd
percentile, household income
47th
percentile, home value
70th
percentile, median rent
📝 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: Chimayo, NM

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,726 residents in Chimayo, a small town within New Mexico. The typical household in Chimayo brings in $52,305 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 24.4%. Chimayo's housing stock carries a median value of $214,000, and the median resident age is 48.1 years. 10.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 47.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 1 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Living costs in New Mexico run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New Mexico scores 92.2 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,740 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New Mexico run around $167, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 3.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

2,726 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Mexico

Median Household Income

$52,305 /yr

Poverty 24.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Mexico average

How does Chimayo compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 23% higher than other cities
Home value 47% pricier than other cities
Median rent 70% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Chimayo against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Mexico only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Mexico-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent is Chimayo's strongest outlier among New Mexico cities

Among the 409 New Mexico cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Chimayo ranks #1 - the 90th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Chimayo only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#175 of 324
46th percentile in New Mexico
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 409
90th percentile in New Mexico
Median Home Value
#132 of 324
59th percentile in New Mexico
Poverty Rate
#106 of 408
73rd percentile in New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#270 of 409
33rd percentile in New Mexico

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Mexico only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

23rdIncome percentile

23rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Chimayo's home value compares nationally

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

$214,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 53% 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%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Chimayo $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 - Chimayo, NM Chimayo, NM's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Chimayo, 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 Chimayo, NM median $52,305/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%
Chimayo, 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 Chimayo, NM. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 10.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 24.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 47.6%

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

Population
2,726
Median Income
$52,305
Median Home Value
$214,000
Median Age
48.1
Poverty Rate
24.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.5%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
2.4%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
15.1%

Based on 1,092 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 Chimayo sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,740/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
3.6 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Mexico

University Park
2,699 people
Clayton
2,680 people
Dulce
2,782 people
Ruidoso Downs
2,629 people
Agua Fria
2,842 people
Tularosa
2,584 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Chimayo's 2,726 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Dermott, AR
2,727 people
Leisure Knoll, NJ
2,725 people
Sands Point, NY
2,725 people
New, ND
2,725 people
Talty, TX
2,727 people
Jemison, AL
2,728 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Chimayo's $52,305 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Hana, HI
$52,304 median income
Nyona Lake, IN
$52,308 median income
Lamoni, IA
$52,300 median income
Fort White, FL
$52,315 median income
Lindcove, CA
$52,292 median income
Hindsboro, IL
$52,292 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Chimayo, 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 Chimayo, NM - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 24.2% 37.4% 38.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 95.7% White 24.2% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 37.4% Two or more races 38.4% 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 Chimayo 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
Chimayo (this city) 2,726 $52,305
University Park 2,699 $25,433
Clayton 2,680 $40,192
Dulce 2,782 $41,886
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NM NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Chimayo, NM?

What is the population of Chimayo, NM? +

The population of Chimayo, NM stands at 2,726 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Chimayo households earn a median of $52,305 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Chimayo? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Chimayo; 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.

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

A typical home in Chimayo is worth $214,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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