Below Average CostSafer than AverageT'siya Day School
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Zia Pueblo is a small town of 899 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $55,724
and a 10.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Zia Pueblo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Zia Pueblo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Zia Pueblo 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
Zia Pueblo's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Zia Pueblo costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Zia Pueblo, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$220,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,724
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Zia Pueblo's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
288.2 /100k
Property Crime
1134.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Zia Pueblo is served primarily by T'siya Day School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Zia Pueblo, NM
National Avg
School District
T'siya Day School
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Zia Pueblo sees average highs of 47.1°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Zia Pueblo's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Zia Pueblo roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $220,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Zia Pueblo's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1134.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Zia Pueblo are operated by T'siya Day School.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 5.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Zia Pueblo, NM has a population of 899, a median household income of $55,724, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%.
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.
Zia Pueblo averages 47.1°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches
with about 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Zia Pueblo, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87053.
The population of Zia Pueblo, New Mexico is 899 with a median age of 29.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Zia Pueblo: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $220,300, median household income $55,724, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zia Pueblo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
