Chimayo: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Chimayo center on a median $56,484 (1.4× below Santa Fe County median $79,071; 1.1× below New Mexico median $64,059), with homes at a median value of $227,500. The surrounding county supports 9,291 jobs (avg $48,908).
- $52,599 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs New Mexico $71,971).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $56,484 — below the New Mexico median ($68,317). Poverty rate 27.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 4.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 18.5% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | moderate |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $17,620 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $926,800 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $52,599 (vs New Mexico $71,971) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $59,602 |
| Median Household Income | $56,484 (vs New Mexico $68,317) |
| Poverty Rate | 27.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Professional |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $56,484 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 15% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 14.9% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 9,291 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $454,428,263 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $48,908 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 845,580 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% (vs New Mexico 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 16 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 28,929 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,808.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Horticulture Totals, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 537 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 5,259 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 196,316 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 14 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Laundry Dryclean | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Family Dollar 7919 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER BELEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $332,241,665 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,231.34 (vs New Mexico $15,382) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 40,363 people (vs New Mexico 47,638) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 14.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 48.8 years (vs New Mexico 38.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 26.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12