What are the schools like in El Cerro Mission, NM?

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

What is the median household income in El Cerro Mission?

The median household income in El Cerro Mission, NM is $45,264 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.9%.

What is the weather like in El Cerro Mission, NM?

El Cerro Mission has an average high temperature of 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.1 inches.

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

Q: Is El Cerro Mission, NM affordable or expensive?

El Cerro Mission's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means El Cerro Mission is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,300 and the median rent is $1,410 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in El Cerro Mission, NM?

El Cerro Mission has a violent crime rate of 569.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2232.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is El Cerro Mission, NM a Good Place to Live?

El Cerro Mission is a small town of 4,999 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $45,264 and a 15.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: El Cerro Mission stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether El Cerro Mission is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All El Cerro Mission 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

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

Metric	El Cerro Mission, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,410	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,264	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

El Cerro Mission's violent crime rate is 569.8 per 100,000 residents — 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

569.8 /100k

Property Crime

2232.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	El Cerro Mission, 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	5.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

El Cerro Mission sees average highs of 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July, with 11.0 inches of annual precipitation and 5.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	El Cerro Mission, NM
Average High — January	51.4°F
Average High — July	93.3°F
Annual Precipitation	11.0"
Annual Snowfall	5.1"

Demographics

Metric	El Cerro Mission, NM	National Avg
Population	4,999	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	52.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monterey Park, NM 1 mi Las Maravillas, NM 3 mi El Cerro, NM 3 mi Valencia CDP (Valencia County), NM 3 mi Peralta, NM 5 mi

El Cerro Mission vs Other Cities

El Cerro Mission, NM vs Monterey Park, NM El Cerro Mission, NM vs Las Maravillas, NM El Cerro Mission, NM vs El Cerro, NM El Cerro Mission, NM vs Valencia CDP (Valencia County), NM El Cerro Mission, NM vs Peralta, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Cerro Mission, NM affordable or expensive?

El Cerro Mission's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes El Cerro Mission roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,300 and median rent is $1,410/month.

What is the crime rate in El Cerro Mission, NM?

El Cerro Mission's violent crime rate is 569.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2232.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in El Cerro Mission?

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

Is El Cerro Mission, NM a good place to live?

El Cerro Mission, NM has a population of 4,999, a median household income of $45,264, and an unemployment rate of 15.9%. 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 El Cerro Mission?

El Cerro Mission averages 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.0 inches with about 5.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of El Cerro Mission?

The population of El Cerro Mission, New Mexico is 4,999 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in El Cerro Mission?

Key numbers for living in El Cerro Mission: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $86,300, median household income $45,264, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare El Cerro Mission side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.