What are the schools like in Mora, NM?

Mora is served primarily by MORA. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Mora?

The median household income in Mora, NM is $64,375 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 Mora, NM?

Mora has an average high temperature of 44.3°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 108.3 inches.

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

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

Mora has a violent crime rate of 287.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 486.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mora, NM a Good Place to Live?

Mora is a small town of 793 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $64,375 .

Strengths: Mora stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Mora 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 Mora metro area.

Metric	Mora, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mora's violent crime rate is 287.5 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.5 /100k

Property Crime

486.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mora is served primarily by MORA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mora, NM	National Avg
School District	MORA	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mora sees average highs of 44.3°F in January and 76.0°F in July, with 24.9 inches of annual precipitation and 108.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mora, NM
Average High — January	44.3°F
Average High — July	76.0°F
Annual Precipitation	24.9"
Annual Snowfall	108.3"

Demographics

Metric	Mora, NM	National Avg
Population	793	—
Median Age	53.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Watrous, NM 23 mi Peñasco, NM 25 mi Vadito, NM 25 mi Las Vegas, NM 26 mi Rio Lucio, NM 27 mi

ZIP Codes in Mora

Mora, NM is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

87732 87715

Mora vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mora, NM affordable or expensive?

Mora has a median home value of $215,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $64,375.

What is the crime rate in Mora, NM?

Mora's violent crime rate is 287.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 486.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mora?

Public schools in Mora are operated by MORA. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mora, NM a good place to live?

Mora, NM has a population of 793, a median household income of $64,375, 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 Mora?

Mora averages 44.3°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.9 inches with about 108.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mora?

Mora, NM is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 87732, 87715.

What is the population of Mora?

The population of Mora, New Mexico is 793 with a median age of 53.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mora?

Key numbers for living in Mora: median home $215,400, median household income $64,375, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.