What are the schools like in Angel Fire, NM?

Angel Fire is served primarily by CIMARRON. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.

What is the median household income in Angel Fire?

The median household income in Angel Fire, NM is $76,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Angel Fire, NM?

Angel Fire has an average high temperature of 37.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 124.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Angel Fire, NM affordable or expensive?

Angel Fire's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Angel Fire is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $395,600 and the median rent is $1,264 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Angel Fire, NM?

Angel Fire has a violent crime rate of 411.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1152.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Angel Fire, NM a Good Place to Live?

Angel Fire is a small town of 963 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $76,875 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Angel Fire stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Angel Fire 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: 99.9

Angel Fire's overall cost of living index is 99.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Angel Fire costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Angel Fire, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$395,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,264	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Angel Fire's violent crime rate is 411.5 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

411.5 /100k

Property Crime

1152.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Angel Fire is served primarily by CIMARRON. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Angel Fire, NM	National Avg
School District	CIMARRON	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Angel Fire sees average highs of 37.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July, with 19.6 inches of annual precipitation and 124.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Angel Fire, NM
Average High — January	37.5°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	19.6"
Annual Snowfall	124.0"

Demographics

Metric	Angel Fire, NM	National Avg
Population	963	—
Median Age	52.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	9.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	28.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Angel Fire

Angel Fire, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87710

Angel Fire vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angel Fire, NM affordable or expensive?

Angel Fire's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Angel Fire roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $395,600 and median rent is $1,264/month.

What is the crime rate in Angel Fire, NM?

Angel Fire's violent crime rate is 411.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1152.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Angel Fire?

Public schools in Angel Fire are operated by CIMARRON. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Angel Fire, NM a good place to live?

Angel Fire, NM has a population of 963, a median household income of $76,875, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Angel Fire?

Angel Fire averages 37.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.6 inches with about 124.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Angel Fire?

Angel Fire, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87710.

What is the population of Angel Fire?

The population of Angel Fire, New Mexico is 963 with a median age of 52.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Angel Fire?

Key numbers for living in Angel Fire: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $395,600, median household income $76,875, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Angel Fire side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.