Nageezi is a small town of 319 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $10,893
and a 14.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nageezi stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nageezi is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nageezi 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: 83.2
Nageezi's overall cost of living index is 83.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nageezi costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nageezi, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$38,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$10,893
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Nageezi'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
Nageezi, 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
1.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
65.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nageezi sees average highs of 40.3°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 10.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Nageezi's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nageezi roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $38,300 and median rent is $663/month.
Nageezi'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Nageezi, NM has a population of 319, a median household income of $10,893, and an unemployment rate of 14.4%.
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.
Nageezi averages 40.3°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.3 inches
with about 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nageezi, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87037.
The population of Nageezi, New Mexico is 319 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nageezi: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $38,300, median household income $10,893, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nageezi side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.