Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Aztec
Aztec, NM Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,250
Population
6,669
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Delight in a wealth of history and natural amenities
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Historic
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Located just south of the New Mexico-Colorado border, Aztec is a small town with a vibrant history. Aztec is home to the famous Aztec Ruins National Monument, although mistakenly named for the Aztecs, was once the thriving cultural and spiritual capital for the ancient Pueblo people. Aztec also contains the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Park, a historic complex featuring a robust collection of authentic western Americana.
Situated on the Animas River, Aztec provides a wealth of outdoor activities with over 30 miles of mountain biking trails, an 18-hole golf course, and exceptional fishing opportunities nearby. Downtown Aztec is brimming with quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants along the historic Main Avenue as well. Larger towns such as Farmington and Durango, Colorado are easily accessible from Aztec via Route 516 and U.S. 550.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,474
Average: $56,666
Education
1,156
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,958
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Aztec has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Aztec, NM is $1,250 for one bedroom, and $1,233 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aztec has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,250/month
500 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Aztec, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
351 Students
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
396 Students
Public
Grades K-8
180 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
533 Students
Public
Grades K-8
180 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
682 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
Airports
- Durango-La Plata County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.