Aztec, NM

Aztec, New Mexico

Aztec, New Mexico, in San Juan county, is 129 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 141 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are 6,378 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Aztec

In Aztec, about 50% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Aztec than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aztec had a median family income of $39,509. Most of the residents of Aztec tend to have good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Aztec folks tended to give their money ($2,100) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Aztec Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Aztec that were owner-occupied was 67%.

Commuting

In Aztec, 95% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Aztec, NM

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Aztec Almanac

Aztec Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Aztec Public Libraries

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Aztec Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Aztec residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Aztec, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Aztec High Schools (2004)

AZTEC HIGH
500 EAST CHACO
505-334-9414
Serves 954 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

VISTA NUEVA ALT. HIG
315 S. ASH SUITE 100
505-334-4186
A Non-traditional School
Serves 53 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Aztec Colleges

(List of All New Mexico Colleges)

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