Crownpoint is a small town of 2,823 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $35,362
and a 12.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is
19% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crownpoint stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Crownpoint is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crownpoint 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: 81.4
Crownpoint's overall cost of living index is 81.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crownpoint costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crownpoint, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$60,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$398
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,362
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Crownpoint'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
Crownpoint is served primarily by Tse'ii'ahi' Community School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crownpoint, NM
National Avg
School District
Tse'ii'ahi' Community School
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crownpoint sees average highs of 42.9°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 8.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.2 inches of snow per year.
Crownpoint's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crownpoint roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $60,900 and median rent is $398/month.
Crownpoint'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 Crownpoint are operated by Tse'ii'ahi' Community School.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crownpoint, NM has a population of 2,823, a median household income of $35,362, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%.
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.
Crownpoint averages 42.9°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.9 inches
with about 11.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crownpoint, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87313.
The population of Crownpoint, New Mexico is 2,823 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crownpoint: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $60,900, median household income $35,362, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crownpoint side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
