Vadito is a small town of 362 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $50,833
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vadito stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Vadito is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Vadito 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: 93.5
Vadito's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vadito costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vadito, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Vadito'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
Metric
Vadito, NM
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vadito sees average highs of 42.1°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.4 inches of snow per year.
Vadito's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vadito roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,000 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Vadito'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Vadito, NM has a population of 362, a median household income of $50,833, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Vadito averages 42.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches
with about 28.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vadito, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87579.
The population of Vadito, New Mexico is 362 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vadito: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $158,000, median household income $50,833, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vadito side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
