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Española, NM

Founded 1880Rio Arriba CountyElev. 1,705 m
Population
10,472
Median home
$205,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Española

With about 10,472 residents, Española is one of New Mexico's notable places. Española was founded in 1880 and sits in Rio Arriba County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $47,664. Homes carry a median value of $205,100, and about 66% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (81.7%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,472
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$47,664
Per-capita income
$27,878
Poverty rate
18.6%
High-school grad or higher
81.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
30.1 min
Work from home
4.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White10.9%
Hispanic or Latino81.7%
Black1.5%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.4%
Service27.9%
Sales & office19.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.7%
Production, transportation & material moving9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$205,100
Median gross rent
$832/mo
Owner-occupied
65.6%
Median year built
1978
Households
4,095
Avg. household size
2.54

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Española has 10 public schools7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading5%
Math5%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ESPANOLA VALLEY HIGHHighGrades 912
CARLOS F. VIGIL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 78
ALCALDE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -16
EUTIMIO SALAZAR ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -16
HERNANDEZ ELEMENTARYElementary
JAMES RODRIGUEZ ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 16
Kha'p'o Community SchoolElementary
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARYElementary
TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARYElementary
MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOLOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime6% above national
Española409
New Mexico795
United States386
82% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime76% below national
Española471
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
87% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Espanola Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Española.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Rio Arriba County
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Española is in Rio Arriba County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Española was founded in 1880 and sits in Rio Arriba County. Elevation ~1,705 m.

Map of Española
Española, NM
Where Española is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonEspañola
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bond, Frank, HouseChimayo Trading Post and Trujillo, E.D., HouseLa Iglesia de Santa Cruz and Site of the Plaza of Santa Cruz de la Canada
Notable people from Española
Scott TiptonPatricia D. LopezJacobo de la SernaSatya Rhodes-ConwayKenneth J. GonzalesRichard LuceroRobert B. HallRichard MartinezDebbie RodellaAlan Martinez
People searches in Española
Michael Smith (2)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Santa Fe (24 mi)Taos (38 mi)Las Vegas (55 mi)Bernalillo (55 mi)Rio Rancho (61 mi)Corrales (61 mi)

Common questions

Española — frequently asked

What is the population of Española, New Mexico?
Española has a population of about 10,472, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Española?
The median home value in Española is $205,100, and the median gross rent is $832/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Española safe? What is the crime rate?
Espanola Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 409 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Española face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Rio Arriba County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, drought, landslide.
How many schools are in Española?
Española has 10 public schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Española?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Española. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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