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Dexter, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Chaves County County
Dexter, NM
At a Glance
How Dexter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dexter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dexter a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dexter residents earn a median household income of $61,118 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,855. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,805 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dexter is $95,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,369. Median rent is $688/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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Dexter reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 162/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 64.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.