The Town FilesBloomfield, New Mexico
City in San Juan County · population 7,421 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,200
- Household income
- $48,472
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 30.1
Bloomfield is a city of 7,421 people in San Juan County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $161,200, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks more vibrant than 79% of New Mexico towns, easier by car than 79% of New Mexico towns.
How Bloomfield ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bloomfield is worth $161,200, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $48,472, which is more affordable than 49% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $984 a month. 70.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bloomfield | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,200 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $984 | $916 |
| Median household income | $48,472 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 70.1% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Bloomfield
| People | Bloomfield | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.2% | 82.9% |
Weather in Bloomfield
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 8.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.8 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bloomfield since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 28, 1963 about 2.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 28, 1963.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 21, 2024.
Severe weather in San Juan County since 1996
San Juan County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | Flood | EM-3660: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 20, 2024 | Fire | DR-4795: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in San Juan County
San Juan County had 46,650 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,008 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Bloomfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Bloomfield
7 public schools with 2,520 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOMFIELD HIGH | 9-12 | 794 | 17.3 |
| CENTRAL PRIMARY | 1-3 | 490 | 14.8 |
| NAABA ANI ELEMENTARY | 4-6 | 400 | 13.3 |
| MESA ALTA JR HIGH | 7-8 | 367 | 14.1 |
| BLOOMFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-K | 244 | 12.2 |
| BLANCO ELEMENTARY | 1-6 | 140 | 10.8 |
| CHARLIE Y. BROWN ALT | 9-12 | 85 | 17.0 |
Towns near Bloomfield
- Aztec, NM5.0 mi · 6,201 people · home $175,000
- Lee Acres, NM5.5 mi · 4,170 people · home $187,400
- West Hammond, NM5.7 mi · 2,724 people · home $209,300
- Crouch Mesa, NM6.2 mi · 5,257 people · home $89,200
- Farmington, NM11.5 mi · 46,624 people · home $233,000
Bloomfield questions
Is Bloomfield, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bloomfield scores better for retirees than 23% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 20%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.1).
How much does a house cost in Bloomfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Bloomfield is valued at $161,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,472, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $984 a month.
What is the weather like in Bloomfield?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.1 inches of precipitation a year and 6.8 inches of snow.
Does Bloomfield get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bloomfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 28, 1963. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)