What are the schools like in Haystack, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Haystack?

The median household income in Haystack, NM is $33,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.5%.

What is the weather like in Haystack, NM?

Haystack has an average high temperature of 47.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.6 inches.

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

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

Haystack has a violent crime rate of 503.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1298.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Haystack, NM a Good Place to Live?

Haystack is a small town of 174 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $33,750 and a 24.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Haystack stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Haystack 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 Haystack metro area.

Metric	Haystack, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Haystack'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

Metric	Haystack, 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	10.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	64.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Haystack sees average highs of 47.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 11.2 inches of annual precipitation and 30.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Haystack, NM
Average High — January	47.6°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	11.2"
Annual Snowfall	30.6"

Demographics

Metric	Haystack, NM	National Avg
Population	174	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 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	37.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Red Rock Ranch, NM 7 mi Bluewater Village, NM 8 mi Prewitt, NM 8 mi Homer C Jones, NM 9 mi Broadview, NM 10 mi

Haystack vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haystack, NM affordable or expensive?

Haystack has a median home value of $56,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $33,750.

What is the crime rate in Haystack, NM?

Haystack'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.

What are the schools like in Haystack?

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

Is Haystack, NM a good place to live?

Haystack, NM has a population of 174, a median household income of $33,750, and an unemployment rate of 24.5%. 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 Haystack?

Haystack averages 47.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.2 inches with about 30.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Haystack?

The population of Haystack, New Mexico is 174 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Haystack?

Key numbers for living in Haystack: median home $56,400, median household income $33,750, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haystack side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.