Chaparral SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Chaparral summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chaparral. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chaparral is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chaparral is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Chaparral is $216,184.
The median income in Chaparral is $46,017.
Chaparral's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chaparral Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chaparral | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 55 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chaparral, NM Weather
The average high in Chaparral is 77.7° and the average low is 48.5°.
There are 24.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.0 inches of precipitation each year with 5.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chaparral |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chaparral Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chaparral
The current population in Chaparral is 18,186. The population has increased 34.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,186 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 16,642 | 8.8% |
| 2022 | 15,290 | 8.5% |
| 2021 | 14,098 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 13,744 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 14,437 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 14,793 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 14,652 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 14,095 | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 13,629 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 13,905 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 13,366 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 13,456 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 14,221 | 5.0% |
| 2010 | 13,540 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chaparral
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Chaparral is:
5.8% White with 1,055 White residents.
0.1% African American with 15 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 74 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 46 Other residents.
1.3% Two Or More with 245 Two Or More residents.
92.0% Hispanic with 16,731 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chaparral | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5.8% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 92.0% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chaparral
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Chaparral is 51.7% female with 9,410 female residents.
Chaparral is 48.3% male with 8,776 male residents.
| Gender | Chaparral | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chaparral for adults over 25
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18.0% of adults in Chaparral completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Chaparral completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Chaparral completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Chaparral completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Chaparral completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Chaparral completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Chaparral completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Chaparral completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Chaparral completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chaparral | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 18.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chaparral, New Mexico
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5.6% of households in Chaparral earn Less than $10,000.
7.7% of households in Chaparral earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Chaparral earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.0% of households in Chaparral earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.0% of households in Chaparral earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Chaparral earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.7% of households in Chaparral earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Chaparral earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Chaparral earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in Chaparral earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chaparral | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.0% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
