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Grants, New Mexico · ZIP 87020

Grants — ZIP 87020

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Grants (87020) scores 72/100 — Good for New Mexico. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $161K.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency14%
Avg reading proficiency22%
Schools nearby5

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index73/100
Typical home value$161K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$161K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

99

Violent Crime

22

Property Crime

77

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cibola County, New Mexico (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
MESA VIEW ELEMENTARYPK–06465
18%
22%
MOUNT TAYLOR ELEMENTARYPK–06347
16%
30%
LOS ALAMITOS MIDDLE07–08416
14%
20%
GRANTS HIGH09–12807
8%
17%
GCCS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL09–1250Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

11,874

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 87020 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 87020 has a school score of 47/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 87020 is approximately $161K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 87020 in Grants has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.