Cost of Living in Vado, NM
Population 3,185 · New Mexico · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Household incomes in Vado run well below national norms — a median of $29,844 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $108,000). Around 36% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Vado sits roughly 15 miles southeast of Las Cruces. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than Las Cruces' $217,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Vado
The median home value in Vado is $108,300 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $545/month, 59% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $29,844/year is 60% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. New Mexico's top state income tax rate is 5.9% and the combined sales tax is 7.7%. The climate averages highs of 78.6°F and lows of 53.8°F, with about 2.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Vado has a cost of living index of 38 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% less expensive.
Vado has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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📋 Taxes
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59 | 64 | 72 | 80 | 89 | 97 | 96 | 94 | 88 | 79 | 67 | 58 |
| Low °F | 35 | 39 | 46 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 65 | 54 | 42 | 34 |
| Precip" | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.24 | 0.17 | 0.43 | 0.73 | 1.58 | 1.67 | 1.52 | 0.59 | 0.43 | 0.63 |
| Snow" | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Vado, NM?
Vado has a cost index of 38 (100 = national average). It is 62% below the national average.
What is average rent in Vado, NM?
The median gross rent in Vado is $545 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Vado?
The median home value in Vado is $108,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Vado?
The median household income in Vado is $29,844 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Vado, NM?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Vado is 7.7%. The New Mexico state income tax top rate is 5.9%.
Is Vado, NM affordable?
Yes, Vado is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 38 — about 62% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Vado?
Vado has average high temperatures of 78.6°F and average lows of 53.8°F. Annual precipitation is 8.8". Average annual snowfall is 2.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Vado at a Glance
- Population
- 3,185
- Median Income
- $29,844
- Home Value
- $108,300
- Median Rent
- $545/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 78.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.7%
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