Crystal, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
302 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,891 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$320 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$342 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Juan County
7
Farmington Metro Area
7
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Juan County
5
Farmington Metro Area
5
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 28
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 1 3 40
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 0 56
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 0 50
Nov 1 2 38
Dec 1 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 10%

Schools

Navajo Pine High
9 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

Dine College
22 miles, N 1 star
Navajo Technical University
53 miles, SE 1 star
San Juan College
68 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
19 miles, SW 3.2 star
Gallup Indian Medical Center
39 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
103 miles, NE 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
163 miles, W 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
165 miles, SE 1 star