What are the schools like in Nambe, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Nambe?

The median household income in Nambe, NM is $42,596 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.7%.

What is the weather like in Nambe, NM?

Nambe 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.

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

Q: Is Nambe, NM affordable or expensive?

Nambe's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nambe is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,200 and the median rent is $1,009 per month.

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

Nambe 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 Nambe, NM a Good Place to Live?

Nambe is a small town of 2,165 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $42,596 and a 10.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Nambe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Nambe 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: 95.4

Nambe's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nambe costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Nambe, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,009	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,596	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Nambe'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	Nambe, 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	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Nambe, NM	National Avg
Population	2,165	—
Median Age	50.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	39.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	14.2%	22.2%
65 and over	27.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pojoaque, NM 2 mi Cuyamungue, NM 3 mi Cuyamungue Grant, NM 4 mi Jacona, NM 4 mi El Valle de Arroyo Seco, NM 5 mi

Nambe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nambe, NM affordable or expensive?

Nambe's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Nambe roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $233,200 and median rent is $1,009/month.

What is the crime rate in Nambe, NM?

Nambe'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 Nambe?

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

Is Nambe, NM a good place to live?

Nambe, NM has a population of 2,165, a median household income of $42,596, and an unemployment rate of 10.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Nambe?

Nambe 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 Nambe?

The population of Nambe, New Mexico is 2,165 with a median age of 50.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nambe?

Key numbers for living in Nambe: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $233,200, median household income $42,596, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nambe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.