The Town FilesLogan, New Mexico
Village in Quay County · population 970 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,000
- Household income
- $34,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 68.1
Logan is a village of 970 people in Quay County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $119,000, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of New Mexico towns, hipper than 92% of New Mexico towns, better for retirees than 79% of New Mexico towns.
How Logan 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 Logan is worth $119,000, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $34,271, which is more affordable than 43% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $1,080 a month. 85.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Logan | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,000 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,080 | $916 |
| Median household income | $34,271 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 85.0% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 43.7% | — |
Who lives in Logan
| People | Logan | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 61.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 63.5% | 82.9% |
Weather in Logan
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 13.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.8 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Logan since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on March 23, 2007 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 23, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 27, 1971.
Severe weather in Quay County since 1996
Quay County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| April 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1690: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | EM-3154: Severe Fire Threats |
Jobs and pay in Quay County
Quay County had 2,508 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,268 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Logan itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Logan
3 public schools with 231 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOGAN ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 99 | 11.0 |
| LOGAN HIGH | 9-12 | 89 | 17.8 |
| LOGAN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 43 | 6.1 |
Towns near Logan
- Tucumcari, NM19.1 mi · 5,278 people · home $64,100
Logan questions
Is Logan, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Logan scores better for retirees than 79% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 76%. 61.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 68.1).
How much does a house cost in Logan?
The median owner-occupied home in Logan is valued at $119,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,271, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,080 a month.
What is the weather like in Logan?
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.3 inches of precipitation a year and 16.8 inches of snow.
Does Logan get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Logan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on March 23, 2007. 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)