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Angel Fire, New Mexico

Angel Fire, New Mexico, in Colfax county, is 61 miles NE of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 118 miles NE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The village has a population of 1,048.

The People and Families of Angel Fire

In Angel Fire, about 72% of adults are married. Angel Fire is considered a village for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the village is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Angel Fire had a median family income of $56,125. Angel Fire is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Angel Fire finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the village value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Angel Fire is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the village is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Angel Fire ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Angel Fire Housing

About 74% of housing units in Angel Fire are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Angel Fire tends to be newer construction. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Angel Fire, 81% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Angel Fire than in most places of its size.

High Points

Angel Fire strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAngel Fire Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAngel Fire College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAngel Fire Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Angel Fire Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Angel Fire People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Angel Fire Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Angel Fire Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Angel Fire, NM

Comparing Angel Fire to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime48
Low Property Crime46
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