Mountainair, NM

Mountainair is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 1,308. Residents earn $41,678 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,308 Population 828/sq mi density

$41,678 Median Income $17,832 per capita

$97,000 Home Value $171,048 Zillow

$906 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$41,678 median income, 5.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$97,000 home value, $906/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Mountainair, NM.

Name	Description
Abó Ruins	Salinas National Monument. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 60 and New Mexico Highway 513, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 60.
Gran Quivíra Ruins	Salinas National Monument. Marker is on Quivira Flats Road (State Highway 55 at milepost 37), on the left when traveling west. <font color=red> Reported unreadable.</font>