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Shiprock, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
Shiprock, NM
At a Glance
How Shiprock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shiprock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shiprock a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shiprock residents earn a median household income of $41,563 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,191. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shiprock is $101,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,274. Median rent is $693/month, with 21.7% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Shiprock reports 665 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,358/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Shiprock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shiprock has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.