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Meadow Lake, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
Meadow Lake, NM
At a Glance
How Meadow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meadow Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Meadow Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Meadow Lake residents earn a median household income of $38,872 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,237. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meadow Lake is $83,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,947. Median rent is $783/month, with 51.0% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Meadow Lake reports 832 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,136/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Meadow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meadow Lake has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.