Crouch Mesa, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,419 Population 214/sq mi density
$56,676 Median Income $24,146 per capita
$76,800 Home Value $291,092 Zillow
$597 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,676 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,800 home value, $597/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Crouch Mesa, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,676
25% below
$24,146 per capita
Home Value
$76,800
73% below
Zillow: $291,092
Median Rent
$597/mo
49% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Crouch Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
27%
Rent
51%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crouch Mesa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crouch Mesa residents earn a median household income of $56,676 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,146. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crouch Mesa is $76,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,092. Median rent is $597/month, with 22.9% 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 1995.

Education

9.0% of adults in Crouch Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crouch Mesa has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population4,419
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,676
Per Capita$24,146
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,800
Rent$597
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$291,092
Housing Units1,462
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,771 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Crouch Mesa was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.