Jal, NM

New Mexico · Lea County

Jal is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 2,069. Residents earn $60,703 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,069 Population 429/sq mi density

$60,703 Median Income $36,520 per capita

$105,400 Home Value $150,168 Zillow

$1,155 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

668 Violent Crime/100K 1,621 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$60,703 median income, 11.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$105,400 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

668 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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UFO Sightings

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3 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Jal, NM.

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