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Chimayo, NM
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Population
2,390
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
309
ZIP codes
0
Chimayo and its ZIP codes
Chimayo at a glance
- Chimayo is about 18 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 77th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $56,484 a year, 12% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,500 (8% below New Mexico) and median rent is $873 a month.
Local data for Chimayo, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chimayo, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,484
Poverty rate
27.0%
Median home value
$227,500
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.0%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (803), Irish Americans (117), German Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for Chimayo.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,379
61,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.39B
FY 2026, $15,426 per person
How people get to work
Chimayo, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chimayo, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
388
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chimayo, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.0%
U.S. 11.1% +12.9 pts
Cities near Chimayo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rio ChiquitoCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.1 |
| CundiyoCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.9 |
| La PueblaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.8 |
| CuartelezCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| SombrilloCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| El Valle de Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.1 |
| NambeCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 8.7 |
| EspañolaCity | 7.6 mi | 8.2 |
| TruchasCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Ohkay OwingehCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.8 |
| La MesillaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.5 |
| PojoaqueCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Santa Clara PuebloCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| AlcaldeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chimayo, NM in?
- Chimayo is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Chimayo, NM?
- About 2,390 people live in Chimayo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chimayo?
- Nearby places include Rio Chiquito (1.7 mi), Cundiyo (3.4 mi), La Puebla (3.6 mi), Cuartelez (4.7 mi), Cordova (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023