At a Glance
Median Income
$35,926
$17,715 per capita
Home Value
$49,900
Zillow: $218,536
Median Rent
$469/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
27.6% smoking rate
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)
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.