Lake Arthur is a small town of 527 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $51,429
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lake Arthur 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 Lake Arthur is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Arthur 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: 91.2
Lake Arthur's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lake Arthur costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lake Arthur, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Lake Arthur's violent crime rate is 701.1 per 100,000 residents
— 84% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
701.1 /100k
Property Crime
2145.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Arthur is served primarily by LAKE ARTHUR.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lake Arthur, NM
National Avg
School District
LAKE ARTHUR
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Arthur sees average highs of 57.5°F in January
and 95.1°F in July,
with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Lake Arthur's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lake Arthur roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,500 and median rent is $1,125/month.
Lake Arthur's violent crime rate is 701.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2145.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Arthur are operated by LAKE ARTHUR.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 5.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Arthur, NM has a population of 527, a median household income of $51,429, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Lake Arthur averages 57.5°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches
with about 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Arthur, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88253.
The population of Lake Arthur, New Mexico is 527 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Arthur: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $82,500, median household income $51,429, crime index 152 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Arthur side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.