Cliff, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
132 Population 13/sq mi density
$41,964 Median Income $28,152 per capita
$252,300 Home Value $217,337 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,964 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$252,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cliff, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,964
44% below
$28,152 per capita
Home Value
$252,300
11% below
Zillow: $217,337
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
10% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Cliff Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
89%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cliff a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cliff residents earn a median household income of $41,964 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,152. 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 743 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cliff is $252,300 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,337. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

30.3% of adults in Cliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 14.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population132
Median Age68.9 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,964
Per Capita$28,152
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

B
Home Value$252,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$217,337
Housing Units128
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain14.4 in/yr
Elevation4,573 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cliff was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.