West Hammond, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,519 Population 277/sq mi density
$49,795 Median Income $22,574 per capita
$185,800 Home Value $242,353 Zillow
$1,221 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$49,795 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$185,800 home value, $1,221/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

West Hammond, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,795
34% below
$22,574 per capita
Home Value
$185,800
34% below
Zillow: $242,353
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
5% above
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
66%
Rent
105%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Hammond a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 9.1% (153% 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.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population2,519
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,795
Per Capita$22,574
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,800
Rent$1,221
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$242,353
Housing Units923
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,406 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in West Hammond was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.