What are the schools like in Conejo, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Conejo?

The median household income in Conejo, NM is $99,769 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Conejo, NM?

Conejo has an average high temperature of 43.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Conejo, NM affordable or expensive?

Conejo's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Conejo is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $892,400 and the median rent is $1,986 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Conejo, NM?

Conejo 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 Conejo, NM a Good Place to Live?

Conejo is a small town of 541 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $99,769 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Conejo stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Conejo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Conejo 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: 107.5

Conejo's overall cost of living index is 107.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Conejo costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Conejo, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$892,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,986	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,769	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Conejo'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	Conejo, 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	75.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Conejo sees average highs of 43.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 12.8 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Conejo, NM
Average High — January	43.0°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	12.8"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Conejo, NM	National Avg
Population	541	—
Median Age	59.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County), NM 1 mi Seton Village, NM 2 mi Santa Fe Foothills, NM 2 mi Sunlit Hills, NM 3 mi Santa Fe, NM 3 mi

Conejo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conejo, NM affordable or expensive?

Conejo's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Conejo roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $892,400 and median rent is $1,986/month.

What is the crime rate in Conejo, NM?

Conejo'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 Conejo?

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

Is Conejo, NM a good place to live?

Conejo, NM has a population of 541, a median household income of $99,769, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Conejo?

Conejo averages 43.0°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.8 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Conejo?

The population of Conejo, New Mexico is 541 with a median age of 59.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Conejo?

Key numbers for living in Conejo: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $892,400, median household income $99,769, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Conejo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.