Crystal

Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Crystal, New Mexico
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Crystal is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 302 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,523 ft (2,293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Navajo, 9.1 miles S.

About Crystal

Crystal is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the Navajo Nation in San Juan and McKinley counties in New Mexico, United States. The population was 302 at the 2020 census. It is located along the base of the Chuska Mountains, at the western end of Narbona Pass.

The McKinley County portion of Crystal is part of the Gallup Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the San Juan County portion is part of the Farmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. A post office operated at Crystal from 1903 to 1941.

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Median household income
$43,125
Median home value
$89,000
Median rent
$483/mo
Median age
35.5
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Crystal, NM population

Crystal had 302 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census302
Density66 per sq mi (26 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Crystal at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountySan Juan County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population302 (2020)
Land area4.55 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation7,523 ft (2,293 m)
Coordinates36.0300° N, 108.9892° W
ZIP code87328
Census code (GEOID)3519080

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Crystal

What county is Crystal in?

Crystal is in San Juan County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Crystal, NM?

302 people lived in Crystal at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Crystal, NM?

The ZIP code of Crystal is 87328.

What is the elevation of Crystal?

7,523 feet (2,293 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Crystal?

Navajo (9.1 mi), Sawmill (13.7 mi), Naschitti (17.4 mi), Tohatchi (18.5 mi), Sheep Springs (18.9 mi).

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