What are the schools like in Paa-Ko, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Paa-Ko?

The median household income in Paa-Ko, NM is $199,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Paa-Ko, NM?

Paa-Ko has an average high temperature of 43.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Paa-Ko, NM affordable or expensive?

Paa-Ko's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Paa-Ko is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $739,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Paa-Ko, NM?

Paa-Ko has a violent crime rate of 1086.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4138.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Paa-Ko, NM a Good Place to Live?

Paa-Ko is a small town of 620 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $199,583 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Paa-Ko stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Paa-Ko is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Paa-Ko 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: 93.0

Paa-Ko's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Paa-Ko costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Paa-Ko, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$739,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$199,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Paa-Ko's violent crime rate is 1086.7 per 100,000 residents — 186% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1086.7 /100k

Property Crime

4138.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Paa-Ko, 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	76.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Paa-Ko sees average highs of 43.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 14.0 inches of annual precipitation and 28.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Paa-Ko, NM
Average High — January	43.9°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	14.0"
Annual Snowfall	28.6"

Demographics

Metric	Paa-Ko, NM	National Avg
Population	620	—
Median Age	62.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	8.7%	22.2%
65 and over	39.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

La Madera CDP (Sandoval County), NM 2 mi Sandia Park, NM 3 mi San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County), NM 3 mi Sandia Knolls, NM 3 mi Cedar Crest, NM 6 mi

Paa-Ko vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paa-Ko, NM affordable or expensive?

Paa-Ko's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Paa-Ko roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $739,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Paa-Ko, NM?

Paa-Ko's violent crime rate is 1086.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4138.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Paa-Ko?

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

Is Paa-Ko, NM a good place to live?

Paa-Ko, NM has a population of 620, a median household income of $199,583, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Paa-Ko?

Paa-Ko averages 43.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.0 inches with about 28.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Paa-Ko?

The population of Paa-Ko, New Mexico is 620 with a median age of 62.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Paa-Ko?

Key numbers for living in Paa-Ko: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $739,700, median household income $199,583, crime index 250 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paa-Ko side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.