What are the schools like in Bosque Farms, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Bosque Farms?

The median household income in Bosque Farms, NM is $67,435 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Bosque Farms, NM?

Bosque Farms has an average high temperature of 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Bosque Farms, NM affordable or expensive?

Bosque Farms's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bosque Farms is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $243,500 and the median rent is $870 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bosque Farms, NM?

Bosque Farms has a violent crime rate of 146.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 659.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bosque Farms, NM a Good Place to Live?

Bosque Farms is a small town of 4,001 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $67,435 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Bosque Farms stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Bosque Farms 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

Bosque Farms's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bosque Farms costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bosque Farms, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$243,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$870	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,435	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bosque Farms's violent crime rate is 146.6 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.6 /100k

Property Crime

659.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bosque Farms, 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	28.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bosque Farms sees average highs of 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July, with 9.9 inches of annual precipitation and 5.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bosque Farms, NM
Average High — January	51.4°F
Average High — July	93.3°F
Annual Precipitation	9.9"
Annual Snowfall	5.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bosque Farms, NM	National Avg
Population	4,001	—
Median Age	45.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	24.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Peralta, NM 2 mi Chical, NM 2 mi Valencia CDP (Valencia County), NM 3 mi Isleta, NM 4 mi El Cerro, NM 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Bosque Farms

Bosque Farms, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87068

Bosque Farms vs Other Cities

Bosque Farms, NM vs Peralta, NM Bosque Farms, NM vs Chical, NM Bosque Farms, NM vs Valencia CDP (Valencia County), NM Bosque Farms, NM vs Isleta, NM Bosque Farms, NM vs El Cerro, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bosque Farms, NM affordable or expensive?

Bosque Farms's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bosque Farms roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $243,500 and median rent is $870/month.

What is the crime rate in Bosque Farms, NM?

Bosque Farms's violent crime rate is 146.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 659.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bosque Farms?

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

Is Bosque Farms, NM a good place to live?

Bosque Farms, NM has a population of 4,001, a median household income of $67,435, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Bosque Farms?

Bosque Farms averages 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.9 inches with about 5.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bosque Farms?

Bosque Farms, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87068.

What is the population of Bosque Farms?

The population of Bosque Farms, New Mexico is 4,001 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bosque Farms?

Key numbers for living in Bosque Farms: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $243,500, median household income $67,435, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bosque Farms side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.