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Living in Shiprock, NM
Explore Shiprock and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.4 / 10
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Shiprock at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population7,610
Median Household Income$35,900
Median Home Value$104,400
Median Gross Rent$694
Median Age34.1
Average Household Size3.3
Unemployment14.9%
Work From Home3.2%
Homeownership49.1%
Housing Vacancy15.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Shiprock is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Shiprock and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Shiprock
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$104,400
Median Gross Rent$694
Homeownership49.1%
Housing Vacancy15.7%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Shiprock, NM
Median Household Income$35,900
Unemployment14.9%
Work From Home3.2%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Shiprock and how households are structured
Population7,610
Median Age34.1
Average Household Size3.3
Shiprock is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Shiprock
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Shiprock point to hot summers, cold winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High91.8°F
Average Winter Low16.2°F
Annual Rainfall7.3 in.
Annual Snowfall7.8 in.
Seasonal Life in Shiprock
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Shiprock is located in San Juan County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. San Juan County.
County Intelligence
Shiprock & San Juan County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Shiprock is located in San Juan County, New Mexico.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Shiprock.
Current NarrowTheList data for Shiprock shows a population of about 7,610. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
San Juan County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Shiprock.
For someone considering a move to Shiprock, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.