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Apartments for rent in Aztec, NM

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See what Aztec, NM has to offer.

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Living in Aztec, NM

Aztec, a small town in New Mexico, has a population of slightly less than 7,000. Young children make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), making it a great place to raise a family, while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 36, skews younger than most cities in New Mexico. Most residents own their homes in Aztec, and 33% of residents rent. The average rent of $824/month is slightly below the state average.

Aztec has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (23%) compared to the national average. Further, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Aztec residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 12% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Aztec workers earn an average annual income of around $55,000, less than the average New Mexico resident. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Aztec residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Who Lives Here

Aztec Demographics

Education

High School

31%

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

6%

Master's

4%

Doctorate

36%

Family Size

2 people

36%

3 people

25%

4 people

21%

5 people

10%

6+ people

9%

Household Income

0-50k

53%

50-100k

33%

100-150k

12%

150-200k

2%

200k+

0%

Age

0-10

17%

10-20

12%

20-45

35%

45-65

19%

65+

16%

Getting Around Aztec

Aztec Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

26%

15-30 Mins

39%

30-40 Mins

22%

40-60 Mins

10%

60+ Mins

3%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 2525

Walk Score®

Walkable

Yes

Say 1 of 1 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 1 of 1 renters

Percentage: 3333

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 1 of 1 renters

Aztec Education

Schools

Percentage: 3/53/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Aztec

5/10

Park Avenue Elementary School

Grades 4-5 • Public

7/10

Mccoy Avenue Elementary School

Grades PK-3 • Public

7/10

Lydia Rippey Elementary School

Grades PK-3 • Public

NRNo Rating

Bloomfield Early Childhood Center

Grades PK-K • Public

3/10

Central Primary School

Grades 1-3 • Public

NRNo Rating

Farmington Special Preschool

Public

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All About

Living in Aztec, NM

Aztec, a small town in New Mexico, has a population of slightly less than 7,000. Young children make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), making it a great place to raise a family, while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 36, skews younger than most cities in New Mexico. Most residents own their homes in Aztec, and 33% of residents rent. The average rent of $824/month is slightly below the state average.

Aztec has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (23%) compared to the national average. Further, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Aztec residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 12% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Aztec workers earn an average annual income of around $55,000, less than the average New Mexico resident. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Aztec residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.