Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
14%
Gallup, NM
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$903
Population
23,755
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Experience vibrant culture, arts, and the spirit of the Wild West
Suburban
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Cultured
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Diverse
Stretched along the historic U.S. Route 66, Gallup is the most populous city between Flagstaff and Albuquerque. Known as the epicenter of Native American history, art, culture, and tradition in the Southwest, Gallup is home to many people with ancestral ties to the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes. Gallup is also enriched by Latin American communities, with unique art and cuisine representing a blend of cultures.
Surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and vast open spaces, Gallup is referred to as the “Adventure Capital of New Mexico” for its many extensive trails and parks as well as abundant opportunities for hot air ballooning, rodeo, hunting, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Gallup is a city steeped in tradition, offering a variety of exhibits at the Red Rock Museum and the Rex Museum in addition to a host of events celebrating the area’s rich heritage.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,896
Average: $69,550
Education
4,445
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,513
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gallup has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gallup, NM is $1,251 for a studio, $903 for one bedroom, $1,128 for two bedrooms, and $1,178 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gallup has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$903/month
688 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gallup, NM is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
488 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
488 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
302 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
400 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
400 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
Six Directions Indigenous School
Public
Grades 6-12
76 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
140 Students
Six Directions Indigenous School
Public
Grades 6-12
76 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
961 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
961 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,393 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.