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Jobs in Gallup, New Mexico, United States
Gallup is a city located in McKinley County in the US State of New Mexico. With a population of 22,000 it serves as the county seat.
The nearest major city is Albuquerque, located around 140 miles to the east.
A Traditional Town
Located an hour from the Zuni Reservation, and 30 minutes from the Navajo Reservation, Gallup is a multicultural community that is keen to honor it’s Native American history – part of this is shown in the annual August parade and Inter-tribal ceremony, which draws visitors from miles around.
In addition to the nearby reservations, the city is also home to a sizeable permanent population of Native Americans – around one third of the population in fact.
The city lies on Route 66, brining some tourism to town. There is a relatively lively downtown with a good selection of restaurants and bars and shopping is plentiful. There are 12 schools, 7 municipal parks and 2 public libraries.
Crime is a serious concern in Gallup however, with the city having the dubious honor of having the highest rates of violent crime in the state, twice as high as nearby Albuquerque and 5 times higher than the national average.
Key Facts:
- Median Age: 28.9
- Median Household Income: $46,467
- Median Property Value: $126,500
- Cost of Living: 7% lower than state average, 12% lower than national average
- Unemployment Rate: 10%
- Crime Rate: 208% higher than national average
Growing Job Market
Unemployment is high, though the job growth is strong, currently 4% to 9% per year.
Healthcare is the biggest employer, with around 19% of jobs in the sector, followed by education at 15%. As a town on route 66, it gets it’s share of passing tourist trade, leading to a strong service industry. Accommodation and food service (13%) and Retail (13%) are strong sectors.
Public administration, related to the nearby reservations mainly, is a strong sector at 9%. Manufacturing (2.8%), construction (4%) and general admin (4%) are low but improving.
