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Black Rock, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
Black Rock, NM
At a Glance
How Black Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Black Rock a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Black Rock residents earn a median household income of $55,350 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,754. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Rock is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $705/month, with 20.1% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Black Rock reports 2,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 465% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,577/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Black Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Rock has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.