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Penasco, NM

Penasco, NM.

Population: 1,260 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
12.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
16
Days with Good air quality
354

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Manhattan Project National Historical Park (39 mi)
Nearest airport
Taos Regional Airport (TSM) (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
Taos Regional Airport (TSM) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Avg hospital rating
3.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$575
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
70.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,938
Average weekly wage
$786
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
125

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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