Velarde, NM
Living in Velarde
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute37
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety51
Airports18
Hospitals79
Colleges1
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
302Population-240 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+29% (2010–19)
8%Family Households-65% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years46%
55 to 74 years19%
Diversity
Hispanic or Latino100%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate23%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree41%
Households
Family household8%
Householder living alone60%
Householder not living alone31%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K31%
$150K to $199K31%
Employers
Government27%
Private sector23%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Mgt, science, and arts71%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$158k (2010–19)
46%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
29%Owner-Occupied-28% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached36%
Mobile home64%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200946%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197941%
Home Value
$100K to $149K21%
$250K to $299K79%
House Heating Type
Utility gas69%
Wood31%
Crime
Violent Crime in Velarde
United States45
New Mexico61
Rio Arriba County59
Property Crime in Velarde
United States48
New Mexico62
Rio Arriba County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 6 |
| May | 57 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Velarde
Inland Flooding74
Tornado3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Velarde, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Velarde, NM
Apostolic Praise Christian Academy
6 miles, NE
Camino De Paz School
13 miles, S
Valley Baptist Academy
14 miles, S
Canyoncito Montessori School & Child Care Center
27 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Velarde, NM
St John's College
34 miles, S
New Mexico Highlands University
57 miles, SE
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
75 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Velarde, NM
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
13 miles, SW
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems
26 miles, NE
Los Alamos Medical Center
28 miles, SW
Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital
34 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Velarde, NM
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
38 miles, S
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
86 miles, SW
Durango-La Plata County Airport
121 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
168 miles, NE