San Juan County

NM · Pop. 185,728 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

San Juan County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 185,728.

$/Acre: $2,319

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 112.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.05%

Combined Sales Tax5.93%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$89,916

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,319

Median Home Price$305K

Acres for Sale2672

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall13 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,135 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)372 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K607

Property Crime /100K504

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak