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Bloomfield, New Mexico

Introduction to Bloomfield, New Mexico

Bloomfield, New Mexico, in San Juan county, is 123 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and 135 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 6,417.

Bloomfield History

Bloomfield is located in San Juan County. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans. In 1997, Bloomfield witnessed some major controversy related to the erection of the Ten Commandments monument by city hall.

Bloomfield and nearby Attractions

  • Angel Peak Recreation Area
  • Salmon Ruins Museum
  • San Juan River Park
  • Carson National Forest
  • Chaco Canyon National Park
  • Farmington Museum

Things To Do In Bloomfield

Navajo Lake State Park offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation, such as fishing, scuba diving, picnicking, camping and scenic trailing. Chaco Canyon National Park and Salmon Ruins and the Heritage Park are some of the nearby tourist attractions. The Pinon Hills Golf Course is popular among local golfers.

Bloomfield Transportation

Four Corners Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Bloomfield Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from San Juan College, the University of Phoenix-Albuquerque and Adams State College.

High Points

Bloomfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Bloomfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bloomfield, NM

Comparing Bloomfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity52
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty38
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income27
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime13

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