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Center Point, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County
Center Point, NM
At a Glance
How Center Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Center Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Center Point a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Center Point residents earn a median household income of $49,714 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,131. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,080 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Center Point is $206,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,763. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 46.1% 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
Center Point reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,358/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Center Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Center Point has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.