What are the schools like in Paraje, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Paraje?

The median household income in Paraje, NM is $28,942 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Paraje, NM?

Paraje has an average high temperature of 49.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Paraje, NM affordable or expensive?

Paraje's cost of living index is 74, where 100 represents the national average. This means Paraje is 26% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $40,400 and the median rent is $213 per month.

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

Paraje has a violent crime rate of 161.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 629.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Paraje, NM a Good Place to Live?

Paraje is a small town of 1,362 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $28,942 . Its cost of living index is 74 (US average = 100), which is 26% below the national average.

Strengths: Paraje 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 Paraje is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Paraje 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: 74.4

Paraje's overall cost of living index is 74.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Paraje costs roughly 26% less than the average American city.

Metric	Paraje, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$40,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$213	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$28,942	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Paraje's violent crime rate is 161.2 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

161.2 /100k

Property Crime

629.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Paraje, 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	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Paraje sees average highs of 49.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 10.0 inches of annual precipitation and 15.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Paraje, NM
Average High — January	49.0°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	10.0"
Annual Snowfall	15.0"

Demographics

Metric	Paraje, NM	National Avg
Population	1,362	—
Median Age	27.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	3.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Laguna, NM 4 mi Seama, NM 4 mi Cubero, NM 5 mi Encinal, NM 5 mi North Acomita Village, NM 6 mi

Paraje vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paraje, NM affordable or expensive?

Paraje's cost of living index is 74, where 100 is the national average. That makes Paraje roughly 26% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $40,400 and median rent is $213/month.

What is the crime rate in Paraje, NM?

Paraje's violent crime rate is 161.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 629.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Paraje?

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

Is Paraje, NM a good place to live?

Paraje, NM has a population of 1,362, a median household income of $28,942, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Paraje?

Paraje averages 49.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.0 inches with about 15.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Paraje?

The population of Paraje, New Mexico is 1,362 with a median age of 27.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Paraje?

Key numbers for living in Paraje: cost of living index 74 (100 = US average), median home $40,400, median household income $28,942, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paraje side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.