What are the schools like in Vanderwagen, NM?

Vanderwagen is served primarily by Chi Chil'tah Community School. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Vanderwagen?

The median household income in Vanderwagen, NM is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Vanderwagen, NM?

Vanderwagen has an average high temperature of 48.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.0 inches.

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

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

Vanderwagen has a violent crime rate of 503.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1298.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vanderwagen, NM a Good Place to Live?

Vanderwagen is a small town of 57 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Vanderwagen's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vanderwagen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vanderwagen 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 Vanderwagen metro area.

Metric	Vanderwagen, 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

Near National Average

Vanderwagen's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

503.0 /100k

Property Crime

1298.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Vanderwagen is served primarily by Chi Chil'tah Community School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vanderwagen, NM	National Avg
School District	Chi Chil'tah Community School	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vanderwagen sees average highs of 48.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 11.2 inches of annual precipitation and 10.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vanderwagen, NM
Average High — January	48.3°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	11.2"
Annual Snowfall	10.0"

Demographics

Metric	Vanderwagen, NM	National Avg
Population	57	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sagar, NM 2 mi Pinehaven, NM 6 mi Black Rock, NM 14 mi McGaffey, NM 14 mi Catalpa Canyon, NM 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Vanderwagen

Vanderwagen, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87326

Vanderwagen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vanderwagen, NM affordable or expensive?

Vanderwagen has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Vanderwagen, NM?

Vanderwagen's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1298.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vanderwagen?

Public schools in Vanderwagen are operated by Chi Chil'tah Community School. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vanderwagen, NM a good place to live?

Vanderwagen, NM has a population of 57, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Vanderwagen?

Vanderwagen averages 48.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.2 inches with about 10.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vanderwagen?

Vanderwagen, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87326.

What is the population of Vanderwagen?

The population of Vanderwagen, New Mexico is 57. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vanderwagen?

Key numbers for living in Vanderwagen: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vanderwagen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.