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Bayard, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,370 Population 2,495/sq mi density
$33,269 Median Income $21,098 per capita
$118,100 Home Value $100,584 Zillow
$653 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
936 Violent Crime/100K 1,263 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$33,269 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$118,100 home value, $653/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
936 violent crimes/100K (146% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bayard, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,269
56% below
$21,098 per capita
Home Value
$118,100
58% below
Zillow: $100,584
Median Rent
$653/mo
44% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
936/100K
146% above
1,263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
44%
Home Value
42%
Rent
56%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
246%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bayard a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.7% (3% 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 $100,584. 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 936 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 146% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,263/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,370
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density2,495/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,269
Per Capita$21,098
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,100
Rent$653
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$100,584
Housing Units1,183
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent936/100K
Property1,263/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault936/100K
Burglary562/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,810 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Commute15 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bayard was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.