What are the schools like in Tse Bonito, NM?

Tse Bonito is served primarily by Window Rock Unified District (4154). The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.

What is the median household income in Tse Bonito?

The median household income in Tse Bonito, NM is $41,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.9%.

What is the weather like in Tse Bonito, NM?

Tse Bonito has an average high temperature of 45.3°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.8 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Tse Bonito, NM?

Tse Bonito 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 Tse Bonito, NM a Good Place to Live?

Tse Bonito is a small town of 140 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $41,208 and a 7.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Tse Bonito stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Tse Bonito 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 Tse Bonito metro area.

Metric	Tse Bonito, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$9,999	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Tse Bonito'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

Tse Bonito is served primarily by Window Rock Unified District (4154). The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tse Bonito, NM	National Avg
School District	Window Rock Unified District (4154)	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	38.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tse Bonito sees average highs of 45.3°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 11.3 inches of annual precipitation and 33.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tse Bonito, NM
Average High — January	45.3°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	11.3"
Annual Snowfall	33.8"

Demographics

Metric	Tse Bonito, NM	National Avg
Population	140	—
Median Age	64.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	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	1.4%	22.2%
65 and over	32.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Black Hat, NM 3 mi Window Rock, AZ 4 mi St. Michaels, AZ 5 mi Fort Defiance, AZ 8 mi Rock Springs, NM 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Tse Bonito

Tse Bonito, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

86515

Tse Bonito vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tse Bonito, NM affordable or expensive?

Tse Bonito has a median home value of $9,999 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $41,208.

What is the crime rate in Tse Bonito, NM?

Tse Bonito'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 Tse Bonito?

Public schools in Tse Bonito are operated by Window Rock Unified District (4154). The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tse Bonito, NM a good place to live?

Tse Bonito, NM has a population of 140, a median household income of $41,208, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%. 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 Tse Bonito?

Tse Bonito averages 45.3°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.3 inches with about 33.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tse Bonito?

Tse Bonito, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86515.

What is the population of Tse Bonito?

The population of Tse Bonito, New Mexico is 140 with a median age of 64.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tse Bonito?

Key numbers for living in Tse Bonito: median home $9,999, median household income $41,208, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tse Bonito side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.