Gallup, New Mexico

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Southwest Gallup, NM Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.4

C

out of 100

Overview

Gallup is a New Mexico city with a population of approximately 20,451, part of the Gallup, NM metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $220,228. Median household income is $58,358.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,451 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $220,228 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $58,358 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.8 minutes
  • Part of the Gallup, NM metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,451

Source: Census ACS

$220,228

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$58,358

Source: Census ACS

18.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

28

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

McKinley County (county-level results)

61%
36%
Democrat 15,711
Republican 9,364
Leans D+24.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 93.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 73/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 76.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 28/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.4

Location

Gallup, NM (35.5065, -108.7414)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.

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