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San Felipe Pueblo is a small town of 1,430 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $33,000
and a 24.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
San Felipe Pueblo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether San Felipe Pueblo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All San Felipe Pueblo 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: 93.0
San Felipe Pueblo's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in San Felipe Pueblo costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
San Felipe Pueblo, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$240,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
San Felipe Pueblo's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
288.2 /100k
Property Crime
1134.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
San Felipe Pueblo is served primarily by San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
San Felipe Pueblo, NM
National Avg
School District
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
65.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
San Felipe Pueblo sees average highs of 47.1°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.7 inches of snow per year.
San Felipe Pueblo's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes San Felipe Pueblo roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $240,600 and median rent is $675/month.
San Felipe Pueblo's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1134.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in San Felipe Pueblo are operated by San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 5.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
San Felipe Pueblo, NM has a population of 1,430, a median household income of $33,000, and an unemployment rate of 24.0%.
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.
San Felipe Pueblo averages 47.1°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches
with about 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
San Felipe Pueblo, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87001.
The population of San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico is 1,430 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in San Felipe Pueblo: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $240,600, median household income $33,000, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare San Felipe Pueblo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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