Pecos is a small town of 885 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $42,105
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pecos stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Pecos is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pecos 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: 87.1
Pecos's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pecos costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pecos, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$693
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,105
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Pecos's violent crime rate is 308.0 per 100,000 residents
— 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
308.0 /100k
Property Crime
692.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pecos is served primarily by PECOS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pecos, NM
National Avg
School District
PECOS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pecos 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.
Pecos's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pecos roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,200 and median rent is $693/month.
Pecos's violent crime rate is 308.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 692.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pecos are operated by PECOS.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pecos, NM has a population of 885, a median household income of $42,105, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Pecos 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 Pecos, New Mexico is 885 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pecos: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $79,200, median household income $42,105, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pecos side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.