Living in Church Rock, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Church Rock · Census data 2020–2024
Church Rock has 1,381 residents with a median age of 32.1. The median household income is $35,083 (45% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $39,100, the median rent is $780/month.
Church Rock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Church Rock at a glance
- Population
- 1,381
- Median age
- 32.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $35,083State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $39,100State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Church Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 33.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Church Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Church Rock the median home value is $39,100, 88% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,134 a month in housing costs.
Church Rock median household income
The median household income in Church Rock is $35,083 and the income per person is $18,202. 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Church Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 473
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.51
Church Rock demographics
- Population
- 1,381
- Median age
- 32.1
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 393
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Church Rock ›
Education in Church Rock
5.9% of adults 25 and older in Church Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Church Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.7%
Church Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Rock | 1,381 | $35,083 | $39,100 | $780 |
| White Cliffs | 581 | $74,148 | — | — |
| Sundance | 585 | $32,000 | $52,800 | — |
| Iyanbito | 1,233 | $52,500 | $49,300 | $642 |
| Fort Wingate | 726 | $250,001 | — | $1,101 |
| Jamestown | 439 | $145,172 | $157,800 | — |
| Gallup | 21,023 | $58,303 | $165,200 | $927 |
| Gamerco | 1,176 | $48,977 | $99,600 | $860 |
| Yah-ta-hey | 507 | $44,068 | $28,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Church Rock, NM?
The median household income in Church Rock is $35,083, 45% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Church Rock?
The median home value in Church Rock is $39,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Church Rock?
The median gross rent in Church Rock is $780 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Church Rock, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 33.7%.
What is the median age in Church Rock?
The median age in Church Rock is 32.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Church Rock?
The average commute to work in Church Rock is 31 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Church Rock?
The unemployment rate in Church Rock is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Church Rock?
5.9% of adults in Church Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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