Population 950 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vadito
Household size in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, Vadito sits close to the national average of 2.65.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.2 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.2 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 53.2, Vadito is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Vadito (16.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Vadito
Renters in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Vadito is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 76.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 50.2% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Vadito: 28.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Vadito run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $641 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $719 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $745 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,028 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$386 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Vadito costs $1,028 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 12.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Vadito
Bachelor's degrees in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Vadito have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.7%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.6% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Vadito have finished high school as nationally: 90.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New Mexico as a whole (87.5%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Vadito
| Period | Vadito | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.6% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −14.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Vadito has been strong: just 0.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Vadito compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadito | 2.66 | 53.2 | 16.8% | 17.3% | 28.9% | 1975 | $1,028 | 16.7% | 90.7% | 0.6% |
| Rodarte | 2.70 | 54.1 | 18.1% | 13.9% | 29.2% | 1975 | $1,037 | 16.5% | 91.0% | 0.1% |
| Llano Largo | 2.71 | 54.3 | 18.3% | 13.2% | 29.3% | 1975 | $1,039 | 16.4% | 91.1% | 0.0% |
| Llano | 2.71 | 54.0 | 18.1% | 13.3% | 29.1% | 1975 | $1,039 | 16.4% | 90.9% | 0.1% |
| Penasco | 2.56 | 45.0 | 11.0% | 20.3% | 24.5% | 1975 | $1,002 | 16.6% | 87.1% | 3.9% |
| Picuris Pueblo | 2.57 | 44.8 | 11.0% | 20.0% | 24.4% | 1975 | $1,004 | 16.5% | 87.1% | 3.9% |
| Chamisal | 2.62 | 48.6 | 15.6% | 14.4% | 26.2% | 1977 | $1,010 | 18.4% | 87.8% | 3.4% |
| Tres Ritos | 2.71 | 54.3 | 18.3% | 13.2% | 29.3% | 1975 | $1,039 | 16.4% | 91.1% | 0.0% |
| El Valle | 2.55 | 57.1 | 16.8% | 12.3% | 27.3% | 1970 | $1,005 | 15.7% | 91.7% | 0.0% |
| Ojo Sarco | 2.38 | 43.7 | 14.9% | 15.3% | 23.5% | 1980 | $917 | 26.7% | 84.2% | 9.2% |
| Canoncito | 2.46 | 44.9 | 15.7% | 15.2% | 24.8% | 1980 | $943 | 25.2% | 85.2% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Vadito. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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