Hagerman is a small town of 730 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $52,500
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hagerman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hagerman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hagerman 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: 86.0
Hagerman's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hagerman costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hagerman, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$593
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Hagerman's violent crime rate is 701.1 per 100,000 residents
— 84% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
701.1 /100k
Property Crime
2145.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hagerman is served primarily by HAGERMAN.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hagerman, NM
National Avg
School District
HAGERMAN
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
66.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hagerman sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 96.5°F in July,
with 11.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Hagerman's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hagerman roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,300 and median rent is $593/month.
Hagerman's violent crime rate is 701.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2145.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hagerman are operated by HAGERMAN.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hagerman, NM has a population of 730, a median household income of $52,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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.
Hagerman averages 57.3°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.6 inches
with about 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hagerman, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88232.
The population of Hagerman, New Mexico is 730 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hagerman: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $81,300, median household income $52,500, crime index 152 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hagerman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.