City

Vadito, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Taos County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,328Population
💰$63,904Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂55.0Median Age
🏠$125,100Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 95% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.5%Hispanic: 77.3%Black: 5.1%Asian: 0.2%Race
White17.5%
Hispanic77.3%
Black5.1%
Asian0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
7%
18–24
3%
25–44
6%
45–64
56%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 95% below avg
HS Graduate556 (52.1%)
Some College21 (2%)
Associates246 (23.1%)
Bachelors117 (11%)
Graduate Degree127 (11.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.1%Some College: 2%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
HS Grad52.1%
Some College2.0%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,904 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$125,100 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units737
Vacant Units242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
83%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
57%
About Vadito, NM

Vadito is a city in New Mexico, located in Taos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,328 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55 years.

Economically, Vadito is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,904 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Vadito is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vadito is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (77.26%).

Vadito, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Vadito
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87579 1,328 $63,904 $125,100 0.2% 22.9% 82.2%