Cuba is a small town of 547 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $34,432
and a 8.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cuba stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cuba is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cuba 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
Cuba's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cuba costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cuba, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$172,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,432
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Cuba'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
Cuba is served primarily by CUBA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cuba, NM
National Avg
School District
CUBA
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cuba sees average highs of 43.0°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 12.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.1 inches of snow per year.
Cuba's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cuba roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $172,200 and median rent is N/A/month.
Cuba'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 Cuba are operated by CUBA.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cuba, NM has a population of 547, a median household income of $34,432, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%.
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.
Cuba averages 43.0°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.8 inches
with about 34.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Cuba, New Mexico is 547 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cuba: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $172,200, median household income $34,432, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cuba side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
