Median Income $41,964

44% lower than US avg

Home Value $252,300

11% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 30.3%

10% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.0%

3% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.8%

69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population132

Median Age68.9 yrs

Density13/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+

Median Income$41,964

Per Capita$28,152

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty3.8%

County GDP$1,407M

Commute13 min

Housing

Home Value$252,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units128

Health

Obesity31.0%

Uninsured9.4%

Smoking14.5%

Depression25.9%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI37 (Good)

Rain14.5 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation4,573 ft (1,394 m)

Education

Bachelor's+30.3%

High School+94.7%

Graduate+3.0%

School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%

Commute13 min

Broadband79.0%

Libraries3

Is Cliff a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cliff receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cliff offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cliff is $41,964, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cliff is $252,300, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Cliff enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Cliff has a population of 132 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 68.9 years, 77% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%).

Population

132

Total Population

People / sq mi

68.9yrs

Median Age

77% above US avg

10.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%

Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Cliff vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	87.9%
	12% above US avg
Spanish	12.1%
	10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cliff vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cliff is $41,964, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Cliff vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$41,964
	44% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,152
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,046
IRS Avg AGI	$52,245

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.8%
	69% below US avg
Establishments (County)	743
County GDP	$1,407M

Business (County)

Restaurants	74
Healthcare	74
Retail	82
Manufacturing	15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,259
	35% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	0.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	13.2 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cliff is $252,300, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$252,300
	11% 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-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	128
Median Year Built	1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,259
	35% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.90%

In Cliff, 31.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.5% are current smokers. 25.9% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.0%
	3% below US avg
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	29.5%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	6.3%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.5%
	4% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.6%
Physical Inactivity	19.7%
Depression	25.9%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	33.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	83.0%
Uninsured	9.4%
	9% above US avg
Checkup Rate	65.8%
Dental Visits	59.8%
Premature Death	12,951/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.7/10
Exercise Access	68.9%
Healthcare Facilities	74

Cliff has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.5 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.6°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	14.5 inches
	62% below US avg
Snowfall	0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	4,573 ft (1,394 m)
Area	10.3 sq mi (26.5 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9660°N, 108.6176°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County FIPS	35017

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.1-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.3%

D 51.3%

Winner: Democrat by 5.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	30.3%
	10% below US avg
High School+	94.7%
Graduate Degree+	3.0%
School Test Score	4.65

B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	13/sq mi
Total Area	10.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	79.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	74
Restaurants	74
Retail Stores	82

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	13.2 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Cliff, NM

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Cliff a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Cliff vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Cliff vs U.S. Average

Income: Cliff vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities