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Shiprock, NM

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A community-driven town in northwestern New Mexico

Desert • Nature • Community • Quiet • Hiking •

Situated in the northwestern corner of New Mexico, Shiprock is a friendly desert community where everyone knows your name. Wide open spaces are filled with charming apartment communities and homes, and there’s a selection of regional food and national chains along U.S. Highway 64. Shiprock is the home of the annual Northern Navajo Fair as well as the Shiprock Marathon and Relay since 1984.

Casinos are a big draw for the area, as is the Canyon of the Ancients, just north of Shiprock. Many residents work in the medical field thanks to the Northern Navajo Medical Center that calls the area home. It’s easy to explore Arizona, Utah, and Colorado thanks to Shiprock’s location near the Four Corners.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Shiprock, NM is $773 for two bedrooms, and $928 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shiprock has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

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Transportation

8

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

27

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mesa Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

293 Students

3
out of 10

Nizhoni Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

276 Students

3
out of 10

Tse'bit'ai Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

427 Students

5
out of 10

Shiprock High

Public

Grades 9-12

582 Students

3
out of 10
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† 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 2025.