What are the schools like in Playas, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Playas?

The median household income in Playas, NM is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Playas, NM?

Playas has an average high temperature of 58.1°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.6 inches.

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

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

Playas has a violent crime rate of 571.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 643.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Playas, NM a Good Place to Live?

Playas is a small town of 48 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Playas stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Playas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Playas 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 Playas metro area.

Metric	Playas, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Playas's violent crime rate is 571.7 per 100,000 residents — 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

571.7 /100k

Property Crime

643.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Playas, 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	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Playas sees average highs of 58.1°F in January and 94.3°F in July, with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation and 3.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Playas, NM
Average High — January	58.1°F
Average High — July	94.3°F
Annual Precipitation	12.1"
Annual Snowfall	3.6"

Demographics

Metric	Playas, NM	National Avg
Population	48	—
Median Age	21.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	5.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Windmill, NM 7 mi Hachita, NM 12 mi Animas, NM 16 mi Cotton City, NM 24 mi Rodeo, NM 29 mi

ZIP Codes in Playas

Playas, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

88009

Playas vs Other Cities

Playas, NM vs Windmill, NM Playas, NM vs Hachita, NM Playas, NM vs Animas, NM Playas, NM vs Cotton City, NM Playas, NM vs Rodeo, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Playas, NM affordable or expensive?

Playas has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Playas, NM?

Playas's violent crime rate is 571.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 643.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Playas?

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

Is Playas, NM a good place to live?

Playas, NM has a population of 48, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Playas?

Playas averages 58.1°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches with about 3.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Playas?

Playas, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88009.

What is the population of Playas?

The population of Playas, New Mexico is 48 with a median age of 21.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Playas?

Key numbers for living in Playas: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Playas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.