Bayard, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County
Bayard, NM
At a Glance
How Bayard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bayard a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bayard residents earn a median household income of $33,269 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,098. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayard is $118,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,586. Median rent is $653/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Bayard reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,004/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Bayard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayard has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches.