What are the schools like in Jarales, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Jarales?

The median household income in Jarales, NM is $50,673 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.4%.

What is the weather like in Jarales, NM?

Jarales has an average high temperature of 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Jarales, NM affordable or expensive?

Jarales's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jarales is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,400 and the median rent is $547 per month.

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

Jarales has a violent crime rate of 569.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2232.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jarales, NM a Good Place to Live?

Jarales is a small town of 1,690 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $50,673 and a 11.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Jarales stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Jarales 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: 93.0

Jarales's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jarales costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jarales, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$547	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,673	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Jarales's violent crime rate is 569.8 per 100,000 residents — 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

569.8 /100k

Property Crime

2232.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Jarales, 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	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jarales sees average highs of 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July, with 10.2 inches of annual precipitation and 5.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jarales, NM
Average High — January	51.4°F
Average High — July	93.3°F
Annual Precipitation	10.2"
Annual Snowfall	5.1"

Demographics

Metric	Jarales, NM	National Avg
Population	1,690	—
Median Age	59.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	34.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pueblitos, NM 1 mi Madrone, NM 3 mi Rio Communities, NM 3 mi Sausal, NM 4 mi Casa Colorada, NM 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Jarales

Jarales, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87023

Jarales vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jarales, NM affordable or expensive?

Jarales's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jarales roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,400 and median rent is $547/month.

What is the crime rate in Jarales, NM?

Jarales's violent crime rate is 569.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2232.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jarales?

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

Is Jarales, NM a good place to live?

Jarales, NM has a population of 1,690, a median household income of $50,673, and an unemployment rate of 11.4%. 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 Jarales?

Jarales averages 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.2 inches with about 5.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jarales?

Jarales, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87023.

What is the population of Jarales?

The population of Jarales, New Mexico is 1,690 with a median age of 59.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jarales?

Key numbers for living in Jarales: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $97,400, median household income $50,673, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jarales side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.