At a Glance
Median Income
$57,466
$25,154 per capita
Home Value
$134,600
Zillow: $218,536
Median Rent
$858/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,992/100K
6,369/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Gallup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gallup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gallup a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gallup residents earn a median household income of $57,466 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,154. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% 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 Gallup is $134,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $858/month, with 24.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Gallup reports 1,992 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 424% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,369/100K. The murder rate is 4.6/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Gallup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gallup has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population21,333
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,057/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,466
Per Capita$25,154
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,600
Rent$858
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units7,553
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,992/100K
Property6,369/100K
Murder4.6/100K
Assault1,514/100K
Burglary1,140/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,657 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gallup was founded in 1881.
The median home in Gallup was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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