At a Glance
Median Income
$28,917
$11,211 per capita
Home Value
$52,100
Zillow: $218,536
Median Rent
$641/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.8%
50.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
35.7% smoking rate
How Navajo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Navajo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Navajo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Navajo residents earn a median household income of $28,917 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,211. The unemployment rate stands at 20.8% (478% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 630 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Navajo is $52,100 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $641/month, with 21.4% 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 1979.
Education
7.0% of adults in Navajo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Navajo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,133
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density948/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$28,917
Per Capita$11,211
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty50.6%
County GDP$2,948M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,100
Rent$641
Ownership4.2%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units617
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes22.2%
Smoking35.7%
Heart Disease11.2%
Premature Death27,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation7,145 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband61.1%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Navajo was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.