Center Point, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,366 Population 257/sq mi density
$49,714 Median Income $34,131 per capita
$206,300 Home Value $261,763 Zillow
$1,290 Median Rent 46.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,714 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$206,300 home value, $1,290/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Center Point, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,714
34% below
$34,131 per capita
Home Value
$206,300
27% below
Zillow: $261,763
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
11% above
46.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
73%
Rent
111%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Center Point a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.1% (125% 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.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,366
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,714
Per Capita$34,131
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$4,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A
Home Value$206,300
Rent$1,290
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$261,763
Housing Units1,111
Rent Burden46.1%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,126/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation5,741 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Center Point was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.