Living in Rio Chiquito, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio Chiquito · Census data 2020–2024
Rio Chiquito has 187 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median home value is $246,800.
Rio Chiquito is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rio Chiquito at a glance
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 60.8State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $246,800State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
Is Rio Chiquito a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rio Chiquito
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio Chiquito the median home value is $246,800, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Rio Chiquito: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 155
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 43.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.15
43.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rio Chiquito has many vacation and second homes.
Rio Chiquito demographics
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio Chiquito ›
Education in Rio Chiquito
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Rio Chiquito have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio Chiquito
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Rio Chiquito vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Chiquito | 187 | — | $246,800 | — |
| Chimayo | 2,390 | $56,484 | $227,500 | $873 |
| Cordova | 389 | $23,395 | — | — |
| Cuartelez | 1,512 | $114,151 | $304,700 | — |
| Santa Cruz | 228 | $33,750 | $253,100 | $850 |
| Sombrillo | 168 | $243,750 | $324,100 | — |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,293 | $67,826 | — | — |
| Nambe | 2,035 | $59,375 | $301,500 | $1,229 |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 1,194 | $47,067 | — | $719 |
More for people moving to Rio Chiquito
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What is the average home price in Rio Chiquito?
The median home value in Rio Chiquito is $246,800, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Rio Chiquito, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Rio Chiquito?
The median age in Rio Chiquito is 60.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Rio Chiquito?
The unemployment rate in Rio Chiquito is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio Chiquito?
24.1% of adults in Rio Chiquito have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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