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Algodones is a small town of 1,063 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $40,500
and a 6.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Algodones stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Algodones is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Algodones 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: 93.0
Algodones's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Algodones costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Algodones, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$250,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$829
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Algodones's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
288.2 /100k
Property Crime
1134.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Algodones is served primarily by BERNALILLO.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Algodones, NM
National Avg
School District
BERNALILLO
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Algodones sees average highs of 47.1°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 8.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Algodones's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Algodones roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $250,000 and median rent is $829/month.
Algodones's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1134.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Algodones are operated by BERNALILLO.
The district has 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Algodones, NM has a population of 1,063, a median household income of $40,500, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Algodones averages 47.1°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.9 inches
with about 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Algodones, New Mexico is 1,063 with a median age of 55.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Algodones: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $250,000, median household income $40,500, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Algodones side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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