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Sundance, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
527 Population 151/sq mi density
$35,833 Median Income $18,538 per capita
$36,100 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,147 Violent Crime/100K 10,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sundance, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,833
52% below
$18,538 per capita
Home Value
$36,100
87% below
Zillow: $218,536
Violent Crime
2,147/100K
465% above
10,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
31.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
28.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Sundance Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
13%
Poverty
257%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
565%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sundance a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sundance residents earn a median household income of $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,538. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sundance is $36,100 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Sundance reports 2,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 465% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,577/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Sundance hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sundance has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population527
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$18,538
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty31.9%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,100
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units197
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent2,147/100K
Property10,577/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking28.8%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,848 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband37.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sundance was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.