What are the schools like in Escondida, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Escondida?

The median household income in Escondida, NM is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Escondida, NM?

Escondida has an average high temperature of 52.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

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

Escondida has a violent crime rate of 108.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 408.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Escondida, NM a Good Place to Live?

Escondida is a small town of 17 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Escondida's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Escondida city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Escondida metro area.

Metric	Escondida, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Escondida's violent crime rate is 108.2 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

108.2 /100k

Property Crime

408.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Escondida, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Escondida sees average highs of 52.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 10.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Escondida, NM
Average High — January	52.2°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	10.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Escondida, NM	National Avg
Population	17	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	52.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Socorro, NM 3 mi Lemitar, NM 4 mi Polvadera, NM 7 mi Luis Lopez, NM 8 mi Chamizal, NM 8 mi

Escondida vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Escondida, NM affordable or expensive?

Escondida has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Escondida, NM?

Escondida's violent crime rate is 108.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 408.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Escondida?

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

Is Escondida, NM a good place to live?

Escondida, NM has a population of 17, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Escondida?

Escondida averages 52.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.9 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Escondida?

The population of Escondida, New Mexico is 17. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Escondida?

Key numbers for living in Escondida: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Escondida side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.