Crystal, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
302 Population 66/sq mi density
$75,800 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Crystal, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$75,800
73% below
Zillow: $218,536
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
29.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Crystal Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
27%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crystal is $75,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

15.1% of adults in Crystal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crystal has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population302
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$17,565
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

Home Value$75,800
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units98
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking29.9%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation7,329 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Crystal was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.