Glorieta is a small town of 549 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $46,394
and a 34.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glorieta stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glorieta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glorieta 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: 99.2
Glorieta's overall cost of living index is 99.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glorieta costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glorieta, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$304,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,366
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,394
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Glorieta'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
Glorieta, 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
60.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glorieta sees average highs of 46.6°F in January
and 85.2°F in July,
with 16.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Glorieta's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glorieta roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $304,300 and median rent is $1,366/month.
Glorieta'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Glorieta, NM has a population of 549, a median household income of $46,394, and an unemployment rate of 34.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Glorieta averages 46.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.2 inches
with about 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Glorieta, New Mexico is 549 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glorieta: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $304,300, median household income $46,394, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glorieta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
