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La Bajada, NM
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Population
11
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
0
La Bajada and its ZIP codes
La Bajada at a glance
- La Bajada is about 3.6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for La Bajada.
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
Environment and hazard risk
La Bajada, 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
94° / 20°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near La Bajada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Peña BlancaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 6.9 |
| CochitiCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| Santo Domingo PuebloCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2 |
| La CienegaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 11.7 |
| Cochiti LakeCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Los CerrillosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| MadridCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| San Felipe PuebloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12 |
| Tres ArroyosCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| Agua FriaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Las CampanasCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.4 |
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| AlgodonesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| White RockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.1 |
| Eldorado at Santa FeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 20.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Bajada, NM in?
- La Bajada is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of La Bajada, NM?
- About 11 people live in La Bajada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Bajada?
- Nearby places include Peña Blanca (5.4 mi), Cochiti (7 mi), Santo Domingo Pueblo (7.2 mi), La Cienega (7.8 mi), Cochiti Lake (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023