What are the schools like in Crystal, NM?

Crystal is served primarily by DZIT DIT LOOL SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT ACTION AND PERSEVERANCE. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.9:1.

What is the median household income in Crystal?

The median household income in Crystal, NM is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Crystal, NM?

Crystal has an average high temperature of 45.3°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.9 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Crystal, NM?

Crystal 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 Crystal, NM a Good Place to Live?

Crystal is a small town of 285 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A and a 3.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Crystal stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Crystal is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Crystal 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 Crystal metro area.

Metric	Crystal, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$62,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Crystal'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

Crystal is served primarily by DZIT DIT LOOL SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT ACTION AND PERSEVERANCE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crystal, NM	National Avg
School District	DZIT DIT LOOL SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT ACTION AND PERSEVERANCE	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	4.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crystal sees average highs of 45.3°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 22.5 inches of annual precipitation and 4.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crystal, NM
Average High — January	45.3°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	22.5"
Annual Snowfall	4.9"

Demographics

Metric	Crystal, NM	National Avg
Population	285	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Navajo, NM 9 mi Sawmill, AZ 14 mi Naschitti, NM 17 mi Tohatchi, NM 19 mi Sheep Springs, NM 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Crystal

Crystal, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87328

Crystal vs Other Cities

Crystal, NM vs Navajo, NM Crystal, NM vs Sawmill, AZ Crystal, NM vs Naschitti, NM Crystal, NM vs Tohatchi, NM Crystal, NM vs Sheep Springs, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crystal, NM affordable or expensive?

Crystal has a median home value of $62,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Crystal, NM?

Crystal'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 Crystal?

Public schools in Crystal are operated by DZIT DIT LOOL SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT ACTION AND PERSEVERANCE. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.9:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crystal, NM a good place to live?

Crystal, NM has a population of 285, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Crystal?

Crystal averages 45.3°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.5 inches with about 4.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crystal?

Crystal, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87328.

What is the population of Crystal?

The population of Crystal, New Mexico is 285 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crystal?

Key numbers for living in Crystal: median home $62,100, median household income N/A, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crystal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.