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NM area data

Clayton, NM

Clayton, NM.

Population: 3,178 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$108,813
1-year appreciation
-12.1%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
+2.1%
10-year appreciation
+27.7%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$128,588
House Price Index
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.8 in
Annual snowfall
18.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Capulin Volcano National Monument (50 mi)
Nearest airport
Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dalhart Municipal Airport (DHT) (45 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-12 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$904
Households with broadband internet
57.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
823
Average weekly wage
$748
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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