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Aztec, NM


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Aztec, NM

Comparing Aztec 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity52
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men49
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women28
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income39
People Above Poverty37
People in Middle Class or Better28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime24

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