What are the schools like in Pinedale, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Pinedale?

The median household income in Pinedale, NM is $12,348 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 27.9%.

What is the weather like in Pinedale, NM?

Pinedale has an average high temperature of 43.8°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.6 inches.

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

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

Pinedale has a violent crime rate of 503.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1298.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pinedale, NM a Good Place to Live?

Pinedale is a small town of 755 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $12,348 and a 27.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Pinedale stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Pinedale 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 Pinedale metro area.

Metric	Pinedale, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$44,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$12,348	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Pinedale's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

503.0 /100k

Property Crime

1298.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pinedale, 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	9.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pinedale sees average highs of 43.8°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 12.5 inches of annual precipitation and 20.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pinedale, NM
Average High — January	43.8°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	12.5"
Annual Snowfall	20.6"

Demographics

Metric	Pinedale, NM	National Avg
Population	755	—
Median Age	27.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	27.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.6%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Iyanbito, NM 7 mi Church Rock, NM 9 mi Jamestown, NM 10 mi Fort Wingate, NM 12 mi Continental Divide, NM 13 mi

Pinedale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinedale, NM affordable or expensive?

Pinedale has a median home value of $44,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $12,348.

What is the crime rate in Pinedale, NM?

Pinedale's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1298.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pinedale?

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

Is Pinedale, NM a good place to live?

Pinedale, NM has a population of 755, a median household income of $12,348, and an unemployment rate of 27.9%. 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 Pinedale?

Pinedale averages 43.8°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.5 inches with about 20.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pinedale?

The population of Pinedale, New Mexico is 755 with a median age of 27.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pinedale?

Key numbers for living in Pinedale: median home $44,400, median household income $12,348, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pinedale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.