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Jemez Pueblo is a small town of 2,070 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $56,116
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jemez Pueblo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jemez Pueblo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jemez Pueblo 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
Jemez Pueblo's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jemez Pueblo costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jemez Pueblo, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$216,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,116
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Jemez Pueblo's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
288.2 /100k
Property Crime
1134.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jemez Pueblo is served primarily by JEMEZ VALLEY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jemez Pueblo, NM
National Avg
School District
JEMEZ VALLEY
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jemez Pueblo sees average highs of 47.6°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.8 inches of snow per year.
Jemez Pueblo's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jemez Pueblo roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $216,700 and median rent is N/A/month.
Jemez Pueblo's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1134.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jemez Pueblo are operated by JEMEZ VALLEY.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jemez Pueblo, NM has a population of 2,070, a median household income of $56,116, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Jemez Pueblo averages 47.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches
with about 22.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico is 2,070 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jemez Pueblo: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $216,700, median household income $56,116, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jemez Pueblo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
