White Cliffs, NM

New Mexico

White Cliffs is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 610. Residents earn $93,095 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
610 Population 1,419/sq mi density
$93,095 Median Income $24,429 per capita
N/A Home Value
$868 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,095 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$868/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,095
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $868
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How White Cliffs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population610
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,419/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,095
Per Capita$24,429
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$2,894M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$868
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation6,593 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+98.1%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute33 min
Libraries3

Is White Cliffs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, White Cliffs receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. White Cliffs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in White Cliffs is $93,095, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $868 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

White Cliffs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches, including 20.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

White Cliffs has a population of 610 with a density of 1,419 people per square mile. The median age is 29.6 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (93.8%), with 64.1% Asian.

Population

610
Total Population
1,419
People / sq mi
29.6yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White Cliffs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only45.2%
42% below US avg
Spanish54.8%
309% above US avg

Social Characteristics

White Cliffs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in White Cliffs is $93,095, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: White Cliffs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,095
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$24,429
Avg Weekly Wage$908
IRS Avg AGI$41,364

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,225
County GDP$2,894M

Business (County)

Restaurants138
Healthcare130
Retail214
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,272
7% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $868 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$868
25% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied49.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,272
7% below US avg
In White Cliffs, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.4% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: White Cliffs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma11.8%
COPD5.1%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.0%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate58.5%
Checkup Rate66.2%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment3.4/10
Exercise Access41.2%
Healthcare Facilities130

Crime Rates: White Cliffs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Safety Score

White Cliffs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.5 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall20.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,593 ft (2,010 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,419/sq mi
Coordinates35.5490°N, 108.6643°W
County FIPS35031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.2%
D 60.7%

Winner: Democrat by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
46% below US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score4.65
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density1,419/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities130
Restaurants138
Retail Stores214

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

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