Hurley, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,137 Population 1,115/sq mi density
$41,167 Median Income $24,770 per capita
$82,900 Home Value $113,512 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 35.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,167 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value, $807/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hurley, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,167
45% below
$24,770 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
71% below
Zillow: $113,512
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Hurley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
29%
Rent
69%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hurley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hurley residents earn a median household income of $41,167 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,770. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hurley is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,512. Median rent is $807/month, with 35.4% 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 1953.

Education

13.0% of adults in Hurley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hurley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,137
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density1,115/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,167
Per Capita$24,770
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$807
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$113,512
Housing Units786
Rent Burden35.4%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
Elevation5,722 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hurley was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.