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Reserve, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
323 Population 577/sq mi density
$40,357 Median Income $22,152 per capita
$145,800 Home Value $200,569 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 1,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,357 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Reserve, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,357
46% below
$22,152 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
48% below
Zillow: $200,569
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
1,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Reserve Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Reserve's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
52%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Reserve a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Reserve residents earn a median household income of $40,357 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,152. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Reserve is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,569. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Reserve reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,968/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Reserve hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Reserve has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population323
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,357
Per Capita$22,152
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$200,569
Housing Units180
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property1,968/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,850 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute10 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Reserve was built in 1968.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.