In Quay, New Mexico, the median home price is $105,455, compared with the New Mexico median of $315,035; median household income is $41,946; the population is 8,564; schools rate 5.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 52.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 11.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Quay at a glance
Population
8,564
Median Household Income
$41,946
Typical Home Value
$105,455
School District Rating
5.0
Violent Crime Rate
52.5
Avg Commute Time
11.4
About Quay
Quay has a population of 8,564. The median home value is $105,455, 67% below the New Mexico median. Median household income is $41,946 (35% below the New Mexico median). The most populated towns are Tucumcari, Logan-Nara Visa, and San Jon.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Quay
4 towns, by population.
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Quay at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Quay?
- Quay has a population of 8,564 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Quay?
- The median home value in Quay is $105,455. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Quay?
- Median household income in Quay is $41,946 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Quay in?
- Quay is in New Mexico.
- How many towns are in Quay?
- Quay contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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