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Kirtland

A town of 585 people in New Mexico
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Conserved land1.1%12 of 1,125 acres
Trails6.4 mi3.6 mi per sq mi
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About Kirtland

Town in New Mexico, United States
585Population
0.7 sq miArea
5,187 ftElevation

Kirtland is a town, made up of part of the former census-designated place (CDP) of the same name in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kirtland had a population of 585. It is part of the Farmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code87417
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Housing in Kirtland

$237K▲ 6.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Kirtland home is worth about $237,000, up 6.6% in a year, 26% below the New Mexico typical home.

Only 2 sales in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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School Grade D

The public schools Kirtland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 91% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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