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Maxwell, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Colfax County County
Maxwell, NM
At a Glance
How Maxwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maxwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Maxwell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Maxwell residents earn a median household income of $36,691 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,267. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maxwell is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,873. Median rent is $545/month, with 21.0% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Maxwell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Maxwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maxwell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.