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Espanola, New Mexico

Introduction to Espanola, New Mexico

Espanola, New Mexico, in Rio Arriba county, is 22 miles N of Santa Fe, New Mexico and 71 miles NE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 9,688.

Espanola History

The Spanish first established a settlement here in 1598. The name of the community is an abbreviated term for “Spanish town.” The town was officially incorporated in 1925.

Espanola and nearby Attractions

  • Bond House Museum
  • Hyde Memorial State Park
  • Taos Pueblo
  • Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
  • Coronado State Monument
  • Bradbury Science Museum

Things To Do In Espanola

Historical sites such as the Bond House Historic Site, the Chimayo Trading Post Historic Site and the Coronado State Monument offer multiple facilities for recreation.

Espanola Transportation

San Juan Pueblo Airport is the nearest major aiport.

Espanola Higher Education

Northern New Mexico Community College and New Mexico Highlands University are the local institutions of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Espanola Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Espanola Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Espanola Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Espanola, NM

Comparing Espanola 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
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone55

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