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Aztec, NM

Founded 1887San Juan CountyElev. 1,721 m
Population
6,177
Median home
$164,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Aztec

Aztec is home to roughly 6,177 residents. Aztec was founded in 1887 and sits in San Juan County. The median age is 34.1 and the median household income is $42,699. Homes carry a median value of $164,700, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (60.2%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,177
Median age
34.1
Median household income
$42,699
Per-capita income
$24,360
Poverty rate
24.7%
High-school grad or higher
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
Unemployment
3%
Avg. commute
22.2 min
Work from home
5.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White60.2%
Hispanic or Latino18.1%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office31.8%
Service24.3%
Management, business, science & arts23.4%
Production, transportation & material moving11.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$164,700
Median gross rent
$765/mo
Owner-occupied
64.5%
Median year built
1978
Households
2,409
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Aztec has 7 public schools4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading31%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

AZTEC HIGHHighGrades 912
VISTA NUEVA HIGHHighGrades 912
C.V. KOOGLER MIDDLEMiddleGrades 68
LYDIA RIPPEY ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -13
MCCOY AVENUE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -13
MOSAIC ACADEMY CHARTERElementarycharter
PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 45

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime87% above national
Aztec722
New Mexico795
United States386
33% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime40% below national
Aztec1,165
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
40% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Aztec Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Aztec.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · San Juan County
DroughtRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Aztec is in San Juan County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Aztec was founded in 1887 and sits in San Juan County. Elevation ~1,721 m.

Map of Aztec
Aztec, NM
Where Aztec is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonAztec
Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places.

American HotelAustin-McDonald HouseAztec Motor Company BuildingBuilding at 202 Park AvenueDenver and Rio Grande Western Railway DepotMcCoy, Harvey, HouseMcCoy-Maddox HouseMcGee House
Notable people from Aztec
Alex KennedyT. Ryan LaneSteve D. Lanier
People searches in Aztec
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Nearby cities
Bloomfield (5 mi)Farmington (12 mi)Gallup (100 mi)Milan (112 mi)Grants (115 mi)Española (120 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Aztec, NM (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Aztec, New Mexico.

Jason Van Buren Johnson, 48
Aztec · San Juan County · 87410
AKA Jason Smith, Jason V Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Aztec — frequently asked

What is the population of Aztec, New Mexico?
Aztec has a population of about 6,177, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Aztec?
The median home value in Aztec is $164,700, and the median gross rent is $765/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Aztec safe? What is the crime rate?
Aztec Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 722 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Aztec face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates San Juan County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including drought, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Aztec?
Aztec has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Aztec?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Aztec. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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