What are the schools like in Flora Vista, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Flora Vista?

The median household income in Flora Vista, NM is $41,525 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 Flora Vista, NM?

Flora Vista has an average high temperature of 46.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Flora Vista, NM affordable or expensive?

Flora Vista's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Flora Vista is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $197,600 and the median rent is $1,149 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Flora Vista, NM?

Flora Vista has a violent crime rate of 612.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Flora Vista, NM a Good Place to Live?

Flora Vista is a small town of 2,346 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $41,525 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Flora Vista stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Flora Vista 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: 95.7

Flora Vista's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Flora Vista costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Flora Vista, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,149	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,525	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Flora Vista's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

612.3 /100k

Property Crime

1406.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Flora Vista, 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	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Flora Vista sees average highs of 46.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 10.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Flora Vista, NM
Average High — January	46.0°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	10.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.9"

Demographics

Metric	Flora Vista, NM	National Avg
Population	2,346	—
Median Age	53.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South River, NM 2 mi Spencerville, NM 2 mi Crouch Mesa, NM 4 mi North Light Plant, NM 5 mi Farmington, NM 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Flora Vista

Flora Vista, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87415

Flora Vista vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flora Vista, NM affordable or expensive?

Flora Vista's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Flora Vista roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $197,600 and median rent is $1,149/month.

What is the crime rate in Flora Vista, NM?

Flora Vista's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Flora Vista?

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

Is Flora Vista, NM a good place to live?

Flora Vista, NM has a population of 2,346, a median household income of $41,525, 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 Flora Vista?

Flora Vista averages 46.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.1 inches with about 10.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Flora Vista?

Flora Vista, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87415.

What is the population of Flora Vista?

The population of Flora Vista, New Mexico is 2,346 with a median age of 53.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Flora Vista?

Key numbers for living in Flora Vista: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $197,600, median household income $41,525, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flora Vista side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.