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Raton, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Colfax County County
Raton, NM
At a Glance
How Raton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Raton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Raton residents earn a median household income of $52,007 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,643. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% 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 Raton is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,873. Median rent is $734/month, with 24.2% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Raton reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 842/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Raton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.