What are the schools like in Windmill, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Windmill?

The median household income in Windmill, NM is $74,250 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 Windmill, NM?

Windmill has an average high temperature of 57.0°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.6 inches.

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

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

Windmill 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 Windmill, NM a Good Place to Live?

Windmill is a small town of 60 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $74,250 .

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

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

All Windmill 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 Windmill metro area.

Metric	Windmill, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$52,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Windmill'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	Windmill, 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	16.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Windmill sees average highs of 57.0°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 10.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Windmill, NM
Average High — January	57.0°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	10.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.6"

Demographics

Metric	Windmill, NM	National Avg
Population	60	—
Median Age	57.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.7%	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	36.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Windmill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windmill, NM affordable or expensive?

Windmill has a median home value of $52,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $74,250.

What is the crime rate in Windmill, NM?

Windmill'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 Windmill?

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

Is Windmill, NM a good place to live?

Windmill, NM has a population of 60, a median household income of $74,250, 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 Windmill?

Windmill averages 57.0°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.3 inches with about 3.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Windmill?

The population of Windmill, New Mexico is 60 with a median age of 57.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Windmill?

Key numbers for living in Windmill: median home $52,800, median household income $74,250, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Windmill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.