Ojo Caliente: Economy & Jobs
Ojo Caliente's typical household earns $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 9,291 jobs (avg $48,908).
Income & Affordability
| 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 | $61,421 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs New Mexico $68,317) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 30.10 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| 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 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
| 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
| 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
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
Branches (4)
WaFd Bank
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
UMB Bank, National Association
Century Bank
SNAP & Food Access
Sample (3)
Family Dollar 4839
LOWES 18
Speedway 9321
| Nearest Snap · Name | Rio Grande Farmers Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 9.3 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER BELEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
| 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