What are the schools like in Red River, NM?

Red River is served primarily by RED RIVER VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Red River?

The median household income in Red River, NM is N/A 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 Red River, NM?

Red River has an average high temperature of 35.2°F in January and 74.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 156.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Red River, NM affordable or expensive?

Red River's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Red River is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $323,800 and the median rent is $934 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Red River, NM?

Red River has a violent crime rate of 204.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1197.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Red River, NM a Good Place to Live?

Red River is a small town of 512 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Red River stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Red River 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: 96.5

Red River's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Red River costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Red River, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$323,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$934	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	31.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Red River's violent crime rate is 204.7 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

204.7 /100k

Property Crime

1197.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Red River is served primarily by RED RIVER VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Red River, NM	National Avg
School District	RED RIVER VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Red River sees average highs of 35.2°F in January and 74.6°F in July, with 22.0 inches of annual precipitation and 156.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Red River, NM
Average High — January	35.2°F
Average High — July	74.6°F
Annual Precipitation	22.0"
Annual Snowfall	156.7"

Demographics

Metric	Red River, NM	National Avg
Population	512	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	6.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Red River

Red River, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87558

Red River vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red River, NM affordable or expensive?

Red River's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Red River roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $323,800 and median rent is $934/month.

What is the crime rate in Red River, NM?

Red River's violent crime rate is 204.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1197.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Red River?

Public schools in Red River are operated by RED RIVER VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Red River, NM a good place to live?

Red River, NM has a population of 512, a median household income of N/A, 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 Red River?

Red River averages 35.2°F in January and 74.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.0 inches with about 156.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Red River?

Red River, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87558.

What is the population of Red River?

The population of Red River, New Mexico is 512 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Red River?

Key numbers for living in Red River: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $323,800, median household income N/A, 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 Red River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.