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Roy, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Mora County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
321 Population 157/sq mi density
$40,227 Median Income $87,524 per capita
$50,600 Home Value $76,740 Zillow
$1,055 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,227 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,600 home value, $1,055/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Roy, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,227
46% below
$87,524 per capita
Home Value
$50,600
82% below
Zillow: $76,740
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
9% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
13% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Roy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
18%
Rent
91%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
358%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roy residents earn a median household income of $40,227 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $87,524. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 146 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roy is $50,600 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $76,740. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 9.0% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Roy reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

29.2% of adults in Roy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roy has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population321
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,227
Per Capita$87,524
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$162M
Avg Weekly Wage$872

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,600
Rent$1,055
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$76,740
Housing Units200
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,894 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband51.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps

Did You Know?

The median home in Roy was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.