What are the schools like in Chupadero, NM?

School district data for Chupadero is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Chupadero?

The median household income in Chupadero, NM is $144,792 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Chupadero, NM?

Chupadero has an average high temperature of 43.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

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

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

Chupadero 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 Chupadero, NM a Good Place to Live?

Chupadero is a small town of 285 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $144,792 and a 4.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Chupadero stands out for a well-educated population.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Chupadero metro area.

Metric	Chupadero, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$144,792	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Chupadero'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

Metric	Chupadero, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chupadero sees average highs of 43.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chupadero, NM
Average High — January	43.0°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Chupadero, NM	National Avg
Population	285	—
Median Age	46.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	38.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rio en Medio, NM 1 mi Encantado, NM 2 mi Peak Place, NM 2 mi Tesuque Pueblo, NM 3 mi Tesuque, NM 5 mi

Chupadero vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chupadero, NM affordable or expensive?

Chupadero has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $144,792.

What is the crime rate in Chupadero, NM?

Chupadero'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 Chupadero?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Chupadero, NM a good place to live?

Chupadero, NM has a population of 285, a median household income of $144,792, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Chupadero?

Chupadero averages 43.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.5 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Chupadero?

The population of Chupadero, New Mexico is 285 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chupadero?

Key numbers for living in Chupadero: median home N/A, median household income $144,792, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chupadero side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.