What are the schools like in Sagar, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Sagar?

The median household income in Sagar, NM is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.0%.

What is the weather like in Sagar, NM?

Sagar has an average high temperature of 48.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.0 inches.

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

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

Sagar has a violent crime rate of 503.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1298.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sagar, NM a Good Place to Live?

Sagar is a small town of 316 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A and a 20.0% unemployment rate.

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

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

All Sagar 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 Sagar metro area.

Metric	Sagar, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Sagar's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

503.0 /100k

Property Crime

1298.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sagar, 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	51.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sagar sees average highs of 48.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 11.2 inches of annual precipitation and 10.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sagar, NM
Average High — January	48.3°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	11.2"
Annual Snowfall	10.0"

Demographics

Metric	Sagar, NM	National Avg
Population	316	—
Median Age	28.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	27.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vanderwagen, NM 2 mi Pinehaven, NM 8 mi Black Rock, NM 12 mi Zuni Pueblo, NM 13 mi Timberlake, NM 16 mi

Sagar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sagar, NM affordable or expensive?

Sagar has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Sagar, NM?

Sagar's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1298.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sagar?

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

Is Sagar, NM a good place to live?

Sagar, NM has a population of 316, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 20.0%. 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 Sagar?

Sagar averages 48.3°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.2 inches with about 10.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sagar?

The population of Sagar, New Mexico is 316 with a median age of 28.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sagar?

Key numbers for living in Sagar: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sagar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.