Bluewater is a small town of 224 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $145,330
.
Strengths:
Bluewater stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bluewater is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bluewater city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bluewater metro area.
Metric
Bluewater, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$270,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$145,330
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Bluewater'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
Bluewater is served primarily by GRANTS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bluewater, NM
National Avg
School District
GRANTS
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bluewater sees average highs of 47.6°F in January
and 88.7°F in July,
with 12.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.6 inches of snow per year.
Bluewater has a median home value of $270,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $145,330.
Bluewater'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.
Public schools in Bluewater are operated by GRANTS.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bluewater, NM has a population of 224, a median household income of $145,330, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bluewater averages 47.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.2 inches
with about 30.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Bluewater, New Mexico is 224 with a median age of 60.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bluewater: median home $270,800, median household income $145,330, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bluewater side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.