What are the schools like in Grady, NM?

Grady is served primarily by GRADY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1.

What is the median household income in Grady?

The median household income in Grady, NM is $66,220 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Grady, NM?

Grady has an average high temperature of 50.8°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Grady, NM affordable or expensive?

Grady's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grady is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,700 and the median rent is $713 per month.

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

Grady has a violent crime rate of 40.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 390.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grady, NM a Good Place to Live?

Grady is a small town of 153 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $66,220 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Grady stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Grady 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: 88.3

Grady's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grady costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grady, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$713	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	35.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,220	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Grady's violent crime rate is 40.9 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.9 /100k

Property Crime

390.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Grady is served primarily by GRADY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Grady, NM	National Avg
School District	GRADY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grady sees average highs of 50.8°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 16.9 inches of annual precipitation and 8.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grady, NM
Average High — January	50.8°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	16.9"
Annual Snowfall	8.6"

Demographics

Metric	Grady, NM	National Avg
Population	153	—
Median Age	61.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.8 min	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	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	47.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

San Jon, NM 20 mi Clovis, NM 27 mi Cannon AFB, NM 30 mi Bovina, TX 32 mi Melrose, NM 32 mi

ZIP Codes in Grady

Grady, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

88120

Grady vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady, NM affordable or expensive?

Grady's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grady roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $96,700 and median rent is $713/month.

What is the crime rate in Grady, NM?

Grady's violent crime rate is 40.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 390.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grady?

Public schools in Grady are operated by GRADY. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Grady, NM a good place to live?

Grady, NM has a population of 153, a median household income of $66,220, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Grady?

Grady averages 50.8°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.9 inches with about 8.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Grady?

Grady, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88120.

What is the population of Grady?

The population of Grady, New Mexico is 153 with a median age of 61.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grady?

Key numbers for living in Grady: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $96,700, median household income $66,220, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grady side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.