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Espanola, NM


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Espanola, New Mexico

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

The People and Families of Espanola

In Espanola, about 46% of adults are married. Espanola is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Espanola had a median family income of $32,255.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Espanola ($4,650). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Espanola Housing

About 71% of housing units in Espanola are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Espanola, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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