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Ojo Caliente is a small town of 47 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A
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Strengths:
Ojo Caliente stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ojo Caliente is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ojo Caliente 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 Ojo Caliente metro area.
Metric
Ojo Caliente, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ojo Caliente's violent crime rate is 204.7 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
204.7 /100k
Property Crime
1197.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ojo Caliente is served primarily by MESA VISTA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ojo Caliente, NM
National Avg
School District
MESA VISTA
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
100.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ojo Caliente sees average highs of 41.3°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 12.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.9 inches of snow per year.
Ojo Caliente has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Ojo Caliente's violent crime rate is 204.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1197.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ojo Caliente are operated by MESA VISTA.
The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 100.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ojo Caliente, NM has a population of 47, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ojo Caliente averages 41.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.5 inches
with about 23.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ojo Caliente, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87549.
The population of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico is 47. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ojo Caliente: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ojo Caliente side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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