Crownpoint, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,924 Population 44/sq mi density
$35,926 Median Income $17,715 per capita
$49,900 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
$469 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$35,926 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,900 home value, $469/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Crownpoint, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,926
52% below
$17,715 per capita
Home Value
$49,900
82% below
Zillow: $218,536
Median Rent
$469/mo
60% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Crownpoint Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
18%
Rent
40%
Poverty
227%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crownpoint a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crownpoint residents earn a median household income of $35,926 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,715. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crownpoint is $49,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $469/month, with 28.4% 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 1984.

Education

8.6% of adults in Crownpoint hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crownpoint has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,924
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,926
Per Capita$17,715
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,900
Rent$469
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units1,110
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain8.9 in/yr
Elevation6,783 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute18 min
Broadband49.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Crownpoint was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.