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Lake Valley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
Lake Valley, NM
At a Glance
How Lake Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Valley residents earn a median household income of $80,739 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,528. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Valley is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,697. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Lake Valley reports 665 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,358/100K.
Education
64.2% of adults in Lake Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% above the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.