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Is Tierra Amarilla, NM a Good Place to Live?

Tierra Amarilla is a small town of 405 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A and a 32.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Tierra Amarilla stands out for solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tierra Amarilla is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tierra Amarilla 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 Tierra Amarilla metro area.

Metric Tierra Amarilla, NM National Avg
Median Home Value N/A $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 41.8% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Tierra Amarilla is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Tierra Amarilla is served primarily by CHAMA VALLEY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Tierra Amarilla, NM National Avg
School District CHAMA VALLEY —
Elementary Schools 2 —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 9.7:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 69.0% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tierra Amarilla sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 16.6 inches of annual precipitation and 75.1 inches of snow per year.

MetricTierra Amarilla, NM
Average High — January40.2°F
Average High — July83.3°F
Annual Precipitation16.6"
Annual Snowfall75.1"

Demographics

MetricTierra Amarilla, NMNational Avg
Population405—
Median Age28.038.9
Unemployment Rate32.4%3.7%
Avg Commute TimeN/A26 min
White (non-Hispanic)94.1%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 1846.7%22.2%
65 and over4.0%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Los Ojos, NM 2 mi Ensenada, NM 2 mi Brazos, NM 3 mi Chama, NM 13 mi Canjilon, NM 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Tierra Amarilla

Tierra Amarilla, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87575

Tierra Amarilla vs Other Cities

Tierra Amarilla, NM vs Los Ojos, NM Tierra Amarilla, NM vs Ensenada, NM Tierra Amarilla, NM vs Brazos, NM Tierra Amarilla, NM vs Chama, NM Tierra Amarilla, NM vs Canjilon, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Tierra Amarilla has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Crime data for Tierra Amarilla is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.
Public schools in Tierra Amarilla are operated by CHAMA VALLEY. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tierra Amarilla, NM has a population of 405, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 32.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Tierra Amarilla averages 40.2°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.6 inches with about 75.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tierra Amarilla, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87575.
The population of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico is 405 with a median age of 28.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tierra Amarilla: median home N/A, median household income N/A, schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tierra Amarilla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.