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Vaughn, NM
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Vaughn, NM
At a Glance
How Vaughn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vaughn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Vaughn a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Vaughn residents earn a median household income of $26,300 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,572. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 368 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vaughn is $45,800 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,639. Median rent is $438/month, with 18.3% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Vaughn reports 689 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,887/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Vaughn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 66.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vaughn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.