Jal, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,069 Population 429/sq mi density
$60,703 Median Income $36,520 per capita
$105,400 Home Value $150,469 Zillow
$1,155 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$60,703 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $1,155/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Jal, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,703
19% below
$36,520 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
63% below
Zillow: $150,469
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
1% below
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
145/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
400% above
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Jal Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
37%
Rent
99%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
500%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jal a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jal residents earn a median household income of $60,703 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,520. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,195 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jal is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,469. Median rent is $1,155/month, with 17.5% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Jal reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 145/100K.

Education

19.0% of adults in Jal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jal has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,069
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,703
Per Capita$36,520
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$12,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$1,155
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$150,469
Housing Units986
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property145/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,673/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,043 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Jal was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.