What are the schools like in Lake Valley, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Lake Valley?

The median household income in Lake Valley, NM is $77,880 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.

What is the weather like in Lake Valley, NM?

Lake Valley has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.2 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Valley, NM?

Lake Valley has a violent crime rate of 612.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Valley, NM a Good Place to Live?

Lake Valley is a small town of 98 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $77,880 and a 10.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Lake Valley stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

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

All Lake Valley 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 Lake Valley metro area.

Metric	Lake Valley, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$179,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	30.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,880	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lake Valley's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

612.3 /100k

Property Crime

1406.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake Valley, 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	54.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Valley sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 8.9 inches of annual precipitation and 11.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Valley, NM
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	8.9"
Annual Snowfall	11.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Valley, NM	National Avg
Population	98	—
Median Age	53.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.1%	22.2%
65 and over	34.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Becenti, NM 19 mi Crownpoint, NM 25 mi Nageezi, NM 25 mi Naschitti, NM 29 mi Sheep Springs, NM 30 mi

ZIP Codes in Lake Valley

Lake Valley, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87499

Lake Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Valley, NM affordable or expensive?

Lake Valley has a median home value of $179,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $77,880.

What is the crime rate in Lake Valley, NM?

Lake Valley's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Valley?

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

Is Lake Valley, NM a good place to live?

Lake Valley, NM has a population of 98, a median household income of $77,880, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%. 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 Lake Valley?

Lake Valley averages 42.9°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.9 inches with about 11.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lake Valley?

Lake Valley, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87499.

What is the population of Lake Valley?

The population of Lake Valley, New Mexico is 98 with a median age of 53.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Valley?

Key numbers for living in Lake Valley: median home $179,200, median household income $77,880, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.