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West Hammond, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
West Hammond, NM
At a Glance
How West Hammond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Hammond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Hammond a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Hammond residents earn a median household income of $49,795 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,574. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% 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 West Hammond is $185,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,353. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 22.8% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
West Hammond reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,890/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in West Hammond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Hammond has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.