What are the schools like in City of the Sun, NM?

School district data for City of the Sun is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in City of the Sun?

The median household income in City of the Sun, NM is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in City of the Sun, NM?

City of the Sun has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

City of the Sun, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in City of the Sun, NM?

Crime rate data for City of the Sun is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is City of the Sun, NM a Good Place to Live?

City of the Sun is a small town of 42 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: City of the Sun's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether City of the Sun is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All City of the Sun 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 City of the Sun metro area.

Metric	City of the Sun, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for City of the Sun is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	City of the Sun, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

City of the Sun sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 96.3°F in July, with 10.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	City of the Sun, NM
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	96.3°F
Annual Precipitation	10.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	City of the Sun, NM	National Avg
Population	42	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	100.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Columbus, NM 1 mi Sunshine, NM 21 mi La Hacienda, NM 25 mi Pulpotio Bareas, NM 27 mi Mountain View CDP (Luna County), NM 27 mi

City of the Sun vs Other Cities

City of the Sun, NM vs Columbus, NM City of the Sun, NM vs Sunshine, NM City of the Sun, NM vs La Hacienda, NM City of the Sun, NM vs Pulpotio Bareas, NM City of the Sun, NM vs Mountain View CDP (Luna County), NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of the Sun, NM affordable or expensive?

City of the Sun has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in City of the Sun, NM?

Crime data for City of the Sun is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in City of the Sun?

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

Is City of the Sun, NM a good place to live?

City of the Sun, NM has a population of 42, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 City of the Sun?

City of the Sun averages 59.1°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.3 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of City of the Sun?

The population of City of the Sun, New Mexico is 42. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in City of the Sun?

Key numbers for living in City of the Sun: median home N/A, median household income N/A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare City of the Sun side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.