Bluewater, NM

New Mexico

Bluewater is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 241. Residents earn $121,083 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
241 Population 20/sq mi density
$121,083 Median Income $51,854 per capita
$268,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,100 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $121,083
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $268,100
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.4%
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.3%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bluewater Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population241
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,083
Per Capita$51,854
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,894M

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity43.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease11.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Elevation7,459 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+80.9%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
CommuteN/A
Libraries3

Is Bluewater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bluewater receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bluewater stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bluewater is $121,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Bluewater among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bluewater is $268,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bluewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches, including 30.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Bluewater has a population of 241 with a density of 20 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

241
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
12.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

Bluewater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bluewater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bluewater is $121,083, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Bluewater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$121,083
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,854
Avg Weekly Wage$908
IRS Avg AGI$41,364

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,225
County GDP$2,894M

Business (County)

Restaurants138
Healthcare130
Retail214
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,272
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.22%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bluewater is $268,100, 5% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$268,100
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,272
7% below US avg
Effective Rate1.22%
In Bluewater, 43.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.3% report depression. 40.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bluewater vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.3%
35% above US avg
Diabetes19.6%
Heart Disease11.2%
High Blood Pressure39.7%
Asthma12.4%
COPD15.6%
Stroke6.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.4%
Physical Inactivity40.8%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress23.9%
Physical Distress25.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate61.6%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment3.4/10
Exercise Access41.2%
Healthcare Facilities130

Crime Rates: Bluewater vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Safety Score

Bluewater has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.3 inches
68% below US avg
Snowfall30.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,459 ft (2,274 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates35.3243°N, 108.2060°W
County FIPS35031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.2%
D 60.7%

Winner: Democrat by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.4%
4% below US avg
High School+80.9%
School Test Score4.65
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area12.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities130
Restaurants138
Retail Stores214

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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