What are the schools like in White Cliffs, NM?

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

What is the median household income in White Cliffs?

The median household income in White Cliffs, NM is $90,658 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 White Cliffs, NM?

White Cliffs 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.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in White Cliffs, NM?

White Cliffs 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 White Cliffs, NM a Good Place to Live?

White Cliffs is a small town of 610 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $90,658 .

Strengths: White Cliffs's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether White Cliffs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All White Cliffs 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 White Cliffs metro area.

Metric	White Cliffs, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$872	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,658	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

White Cliffs'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	White Cliffs, 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	23.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	White Cliffs, NM	National Avg
Population	610	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sundance, NM 3 mi Catalpa Canyon, NM 5 mi Gallup, NM 5 mi Church Rock, NM 5 mi Gamerco, NM 6 mi

White Cliffs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Cliffs, NM affordable or expensive?

White Cliffs has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $872/month against a median household income of $90,658.

What is the crime rate in White Cliffs, NM?

White Cliffs'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 White Cliffs?

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

Is White Cliffs, NM a good place to live?

White Cliffs, NM has a population of 610, a median household income of $90,658, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 White Cliffs?

White Cliffs 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 White Cliffs?

The population of White Cliffs, New Mexico is 610 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in White Cliffs?

Key numbers for living in White Cliffs: median home N/A, median household income $90,658, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Cliffs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.