Navajo, NM

Navajo, NM

At a Glance

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)

Is Navajo a Good Place to Live?

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 9.2% (156% 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.

Safety & Crime

Navajo reports 2,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 465% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,577/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

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