What are the schools like in Black Rock, NM?

School district data for Black Rock is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Black Rock?

The median household income in Black Rock, NM is $45,714 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.4%.

What is the weather like in Black Rock, NM?

Black Rock has an average high temperature of 48.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.0 inches.

Black Rock, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Black Rock, NM affordable or expensive?

Black Rock's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Black Rock is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,600 and the median rent is $666 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Black Rock, NM?

Black Rock has a violent crime rate of 503.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1298.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Black Rock, NM a Good Place to Live?

Black Rock is a small town of 1,259 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $45,714 and a 11.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Black Rock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Black Rock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Black Rock city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.7

Black Rock's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Black Rock costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Black Rock, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$666	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	21.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,714	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Black Rock's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

503.0 /100k

Property Crime

1298.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Black Rock, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Black Rock sees average highs of 48.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 11.2 inches of annual precipitation and 10.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Black Rock, NM
Average High — January	48.3°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	11.2"
Annual Snowfall	10.0"

Demographics

Metric	Black Rock, NM	National Avg
Population	1,259	—
Median Age	27.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	3.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	31.6%	22.2%
65 and over	4.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Zuni Pueblo, NM 3 mi Sagar, NM 12 mi Vanderwagen, NM 14 mi Ramah, NM 17 mi Pinehaven, NM 19 mi

Black Rock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Rock, NM affordable or expensive?

Black Rock's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Black Rock roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,600 and median rent is $666/month.

What is the crime rate in Black Rock, NM?

Black Rock's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1298.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Black Rock?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Black Rock, NM a good place to live?

Black Rock, NM has a population of 1,259, a median household income of $45,714, and an unemployment rate of 11.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Black Rock?

Black Rock averages 48.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.2 inches with about 10.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Black Rock?

The population of Black Rock, New Mexico is 1,259 with a median age of 27.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Black Rock?

Key numbers for living in Black Rock: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $94,600, median household income $45,714, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Black Rock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.