What are the schools like in Jacona, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Jacona?

The median household income in Jacona, NM is $50,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Jacona, NM?

Jacona has an average high temperature of 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Jacona, NM affordable or expensive?

Jacona's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jacona is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $357,700 and the median rent is $1,000 per month.

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

Jacona has a violent crime rate of 607.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3434.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jacona, NM a Good Place to Live?

Jacona is a small town of 360 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $50,625 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Jacona stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jacona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jacona 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: 97.5

Jacona's overall cost of living index is 97.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jacona costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jacona, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$357,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,000	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Jacona'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	Jacona, 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	36.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jacona sees average highs of 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jacona, NM
Average High — January	48.4°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.7"

Demographics

Metric	Jacona, NM	National Avg
Population	360	—
Median Age	55.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	26.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jaconita, NM 1 mi Pojoaque, NM 2 mi Cuyamungue, NM 2 mi El Rancho, NM 3 mi Cuyamungue Grant, NM 4 mi

Jacona vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacona, NM affordable or expensive?

Jacona's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jacona roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $357,700 and median rent is $1,000/month.

What is the crime rate in Jacona, NM?

Jacona'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.

What are the schools like in Jacona?

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

Is Jacona, NM a good place to live?

Jacona, NM has a population of 360, a median household income of $50,625, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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 Jacona?

Jacona averages 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.5 inches with about 10.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Jacona?

The population of Jacona, New Mexico is 360 with a median age of 55.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jacona?

Key numbers for living in Jacona: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $357,700, median household income $50,625, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jacona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.