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Zuni Pueblo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,132 Population 486/sq mi density
$43,021 Median Income $17,484 per capita
$79,200 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
$565 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,147 Violent Crime/100K 10,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,021 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, $565/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Zuni Pueblo, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,021
43% below
$17,484 per capita
Home Value
$79,200
72% below
Zillow: $218,536
Median Rent
$565/mo
51% below
12.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,147/100K
465% above
10,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
29.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Zuni Pueblo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
28%
Rent
49%
Poverty
275%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
565%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zuni Pueblo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Zuni Pueblo residents earn a median household income of $43,021 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,484. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% 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 Zuni Pueblo is $79,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $565/month, with 12.9% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Zuni Pueblo 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

5.7% of adults in Zuni Pueblo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zuni Pueblo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population6,132
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,021
Per Capita$17,484
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty34.1%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent$565
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units1,750
Rent Burden12.9%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking29.4%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,273 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute25 min
Broadband53.4%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Zuni Pueblo was built in 1979.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% 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.