What are the schools like in Agua Fria, NM?

School district data for Agua Fria is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Agua Fria?

The median household income in Agua Fria, NM is $42,411 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Agua Fria, NM?

Agua Fria has an average high temperature of 43.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

Agua Fria, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Agua Fria, NM affordable or expensive?

Agua Fria's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Agua Fria is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $254,500 and the median rent is $1,100 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Agua Fria, NM?

Agua Fria has a violent crime rate of 607.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3434.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Agua Fria, NM a Good Place to Live?

Agua Fria is a small town of 2,523 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $42,411 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Agua Fria stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Agua Fria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Agua Fria city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.6

Agua Fria's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Agua Fria costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Agua Fria, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$254,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,100	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,411	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Agua Fria's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — 60% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

607.2 /100k

Property Crime

3434.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Agua Fria, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Agua Fria sees average highs of 43.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 14.1 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Agua Fria, NM
Average High — January	43.0°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	14.1"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Agua Fria, NM	National Avg
Population	2,523	—
Median Age	55.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	16.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Santa Fe, NM 2 mi Tres Arroyos, NM 2 mi Las Campanas, NM 4 mi Conejo, NM 5 mi Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County), NM 5 mi

Agua Fria vs Other Cities

Agua Fria, NM vs Santa Fe, NM Agua Fria, NM vs Tres Arroyos, NM Agua Fria, NM vs Las Campanas, NM Agua Fria, NM vs Conejo, NM Agua Fria, NM vs Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County), NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agua Fria, NM affordable or expensive?

Agua Fria's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Agua Fria roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $254,500 and median rent is $1,100/month.

What is the crime rate in Agua Fria, NM?

Agua Fria's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3434.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Agua Fria?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Agua Fria, NM a good place to live?

Agua Fria, NM has a population of 2,523, a median household income of $42,411, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Agua Fria?

Agua Fria averages 43.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.1 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Agua Fria?

The population of Agua Fria, New Mexico is 2,523 with a median age of 55.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Agua Fria?

Key numbers for living in Agua Fria: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $254,500, median household income $42,411, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Agua Fria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.