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Crestview, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
580
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
445
ZIP codes
0
Crestview and its ZIP codes
Crestview at a glance
- Crestview is about 25 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $126,678 a year, 98% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,300 (8% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
Crestview, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,678
Poverty rate
1.4%
Median home value
$228,300
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
37.8%
Median age
21.0
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (175), Italian Americans (32), Irish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Crestview.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
How people get to work
Crestview, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone25.4%
- Carpooled71.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crestview, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crestview, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
Cities near Crestview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Purty RockCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.2 |
| GallupCity | 6.3 mi | 20.2 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| ManuelitoCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 12.6 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 7 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Black HatCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| PinehavenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7 |
| Lupton, AZCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9 |
| Oak Springs, AZCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crestview, NM in?
- Crestview is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Crestview, NM?
- About 580 people live in Crestview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crestview?
- Nearby places include Williams Acres (0.8 mi), Purty Rock (2.2 mi), Gallup (6.3 mi), Gamerco (7.8 mi), Manuelito (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023