Mountainair, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
Mountainair, NM
At a Glance
How Mountainair Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountainair's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountainair a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountainair residents earn a median household income of $41,678 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,832. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% 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 Mountainair is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,315. Median rent is $906/month, with 20.3% 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 1955.
Education
9.9% of adults in Mountainair hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountainair has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.