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San Jon, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Quay County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
136 Population 46/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $20,943 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $169,553 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
309 Violent Crime/100K 1,442 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

San Jon, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$20,943 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
64% below
Zillow: $169,553
Violent Crime
309/100K
19% below
1,442/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr

How San Jon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Jon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Jon residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,943. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Jon is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,553. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

San Jon reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,442/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in San Jon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Jon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population136
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$20,943
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$354M
Avg Weekly Wage$832

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$169,553
Housing Units93
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent309/100K
Property1,442/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death16,627/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,028 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in San Jon was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.