Crystal: Economy & Jobs
Crystal reports a median household income of $43,125 (1.3× below San Juan County median $55,872; 1.5× below New Mexico median $64,059), with homes at a median value of $89,000. The surrounding county supports 19,500 jobs (avg $47,226).
- $41,364 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs New Mexico $71,971).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $43,125 — below the New Mexico median ($68,317). Poverty rate 33.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 13.4% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $28,630 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,184,239 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $41,364 (vs New Mexico $71,971) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $50,703 |
| Median Household Income | $43,125 (vs New Mexico $68,317) |
| Poverty Rate | 33.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $43,125 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 12% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 11.5% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 19,500 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $920,924,746 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $47,226 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 845,580 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 218 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 27,073 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 124.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Cattle, Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Sheep & Goats Totals, Sheep |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 950 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 15,351 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 565,497 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 11 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 42 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 52 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Speedway 9535 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 4.5 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $580,833,517 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,967.32 (vs New Mexico $15,382) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 72,902 people (vs New Mexico 47,638) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 74.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 11.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 35.5 years (vs New Mexico 38.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 39.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 4 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12