What are the schools like in Sanostee, NM?

Sanostee is served primarily by Sanostee Day School. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.0:1.

What is the median household income in Sanostee?

The median household income in Sanostee, NM is $26,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.2%.

What is the weather like in Sanostee, NM?

Sanostee has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.8 inches.

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

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

Sanostee 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 Sanostee, NM a Good Place to Live?

Sanostee is a small town of 276 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $26,875 and a 9.2% unemployment rate.

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

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

All Sanostee 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 Sanostee metro area.

Metric	Sanostee, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$60,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$26,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Sanostee'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

Sanostee is served primarily by Sanostee Day School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sanostee, NM	National Avg
School District	Sanostee Day School	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	25.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sanostee sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 26.0 inches of annual precipitation and 7.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sanostee, NM
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	26.0"
Annual Snowfall	7.8"

Demographics

Metric	Sanostee, NM	National Avg
Population	276	—
Median Age	45.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.0 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	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newcomb, NM 13 mi Red Rock CDP (Apache County), AZ 16 mi Lukachukai, AZ 20 mi Sehili, AZ 21 mi Sheep Springs, NM 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Sanostee

Sanostee, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87461

Sanostee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanostee, NM affordable or expensive?

Sanostee has a median home value of $60,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $26,875.

What is the crime rate in Sanostee, NM?

Sanostee'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 Sanostee?

Public schools in Sanostee are operated by Sanostee Day School. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.0:1. 4.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sanostee, NM a good place to live?

Sanostee, NM has a population of 276, a median household income of $26,875, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%. 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 Sanostee?

Sanostee averages 38.8°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.0 inches with about 7.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sanostee?

Sanostee, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87461.

What is the population of Sanostee?

The population of Sanostee, New Mexico is 276 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sanostee?

Key numbers for living in Sanostee: median home $60,200, median household income $26,875, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sanostee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.