State rank#5 of 33
Smallest county120,942 residentsBernalillo County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 35045
San Juan County, New Mexico
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population120,942
Household income$55,872
Unemployment4.7%
Life expectancy69.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
San Juan County has 120,942 residents and ranks #5 by population among New Mexico county equivalents. Median household income is $55,872. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.7%. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Mexico
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to San Juan County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside San Juan County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $193,800 median home value and $956/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $55,872, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
San Juan County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, median household income, and median gross rent. College attainment is 18.3% and life expectancy is 69.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,891 residents, rank #13 of 31 available New Mexico counties.
- Median household income: $55,872, rank #14 of 32 available New Mexico counties.
- Median gross rent: $956/mo, rank #21 of 33 available New Mexico counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Uninsured: 12.8%, rank #30 of 33; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 69.8 years, rank #29 of 32; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 24.9%, rank #27 of 33; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Mexico
Rank and range use only counties in New Mexico with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$55,872
$55,872; above the state county median of $53,429.
State rank #14 of 32 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$193,800
$193,800; above the state county median of $167,200.
State rank #23 of 33 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$956/mo
$956/mo; above the state county median of $872/mo.
State rank #21 of 33 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.7%
4.7%; above the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #21 of 33 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.3%
18.3%; below the state county median of 20.9%.
State rank #24 of 33 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
69.8 years
69.8 years; below the state county median of 74 years.
State rank #29 of 32 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
24.9%
24.9%; above the state county median of 21.9%.
State rank #27 of 33 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
12.8%
12.8%; above the state county median of 10.6%.
State rank #30 of 33 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,891 residents
1 per 1,891 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,091 residents.
State rank #13 of 31 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 355 residents
1 per 355 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 268 residents.
State rank #21 of 33 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
San Juan County FAQ
Is San Juan County a good place to live?
San Juan County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, median household income, and median gross rent. College attainment is 18.3% and life expectancy is 69.8 years.
What should I know before moving to San Juan County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $193,800 median home value and $956/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $55,872, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of San Juan County?
San Juan County has 120,942 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for San Juan County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 35045; the parent state FIPS is 35.
What is the median household income in San Juan County?
The ACS median household income is $55,872.
How much does housing cost in San Juan County?
Housing benchmarks are $193,800 median home value and $956/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $55,872, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in San Juan County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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