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Bluewater, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
241 Population 20/sq mi density
$121,083 Median Income $51,854 per capita
$268,100 Home Value $145,746 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
555 Violent Crime/100K 3,423 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bluewater, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,083
61% above
$51,854 per capita
Home Value
$268,100
5% below
Zillow: $145,746
Violent Crime
555/100K
46% above
3,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
4% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
30.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Bluewater Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bluewater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
161%
Home Value
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
146%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bluewater a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bluewater residents earn a median household income of $121,083 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,854. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Bluewater is $268,100 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,746. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Bluewater reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,423/100K.

Education

32.4% of adults in Bluewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bluewater has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population241
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,083
Per Capita$51,854
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units137
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent555/100K
Property3,423/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking30.1%
Heart Disease11.2%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,459 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bluewater was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (92 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.