What are the schools like in Cedar Hill, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Cedar Hill?

The median household income in Cedar Hill, NM is $68,958 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.8%.

What is the weather like in Cedar Hill, NM?

Cedar Hill has an average high temperature of 46.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.9 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Cedar Hill, NM?

Cedar Hill has a violent crime rate of 612.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedar Hill, NM a Good Place to Live?

Cedar Hill is a small town of 931 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $68,958 and a 12.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Cedar Hill's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cedar Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill metro area.

Metric	Cedar Hill, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,958	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Cedar Hill's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

612.3 /100k

Property Crime

1406.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cedar Hill, 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	30.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedar Hill sees average highs of 46.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 12.4 inches of annual precipitation and 10.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cedar Hill, NM
Average High — January	46.0°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	12.4"
Annual Snowfall	10.9"

Demographics

Metric	Cedar Hill, NM	National Avg
Population	931	—
Median Age	52.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Center Point, NM 7 mi North Light Plant, NM 10 mi Aztec, NM 10 mi Spencerville, NM 13 mi Blanco, NM 14 mi

Cedar Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Hill, NM affordable or expensive?

Cedar Hill has a median home value of $270,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $68,958.

What is the crime rate in Cedar Hill, NM?

Cedar Hill's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedar Hill?

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

Is Cedar Hill, NM a good place to live?

Cedar Hill, NM has a population of 931, a median household income of $68,958, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%. 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 Cedar Hill?

Cedar Hill averages 46.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.4 inches with about 10.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cedar Hill?

The population of Cedar Hill, New Mexico is 931 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedar Hill?

Key numbers for living in Cedar Hill: median home $270,000, median household income $68,958, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.