What are the schools like in Chimayo, NM?

Chimayo is served primarily by ESPANOLA. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What is the median household income in Chimayo?

The median household income in Chimayo, NM is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Chimayo, NM?

Chimayo has an average high temperature of 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.7 inches.

Chimayo, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chimayo, NM affordable or expensive?

Chimayo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chimayo is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,500 and the median rent is $908 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chimayo, NM?

Chimayo has a violent crime rate of 607.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3434.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chimayo, NM a Good Place to Live?

Chimayo is a small town of 2,955 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Chimayo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Chimayo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chimayo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.1

Chimayo's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chimayo costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chimayo, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$908	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Chimayo's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — 60% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

607.2 /100k

Property Crime

3434.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Chimayo is served primarily by ESPANOLA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chimayo, NM	National Avg
School District	ESPANOLA	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chimayo sees average highs of 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 10.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chimayo, NM
Average High — January	48.4°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	10.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.7"

Demographics

Metric	Chimayo, NM	National Avg
Population	2,955	—
Median Age	50.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	32.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	66.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rio Chiquito, NM 2 mi La Puebla, NM 3 mi Cundiyo, NM 4 mi Cuartelez, NM 4 mi Cordova, NM 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Chimayo

Chimayo, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87522

Chimayo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chimayo, NM affordable or expensive?

Chimayo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chimayo roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $209,500 and median rent is $908/month.

What is the crime rate in Chimayo, NM?

Chimayo's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3434.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chimayo?

Public schools in Chimayo are operated by ESPANOLA. The district has 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chimayo, NM a good place to live?

Chimayo, NM has a population of 2,955, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chimayo?

Chimayo averages 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.8 inches with about 10.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chimayo?

Chimayo, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87522.

What is the population of Chimayo?

The population of Chimayo, New Mexico is 2,955 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chimayo?

Key numbers for living in Chimayo: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $209,500, median household income $61,250, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chimayo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.