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San Ildefonso Pueblo is a small town of 722 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $82,656
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
San Ildefonso Pueblo stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether San Ildefonso Pueblo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All San Ildefonso 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: 91.8
San Ildefonso Pueblo's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in San Ildefonso Pueblo costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$260,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$593
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,656
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
San Ildefonso Pueblo'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
San Ildefonso Pueblo is served primarily by San Ildefonso Day School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM
National Avg
School District
San Ildefonso Day School
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
San Ildefonso Pueblo sees average highs of 48.4°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 14.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.1 inches of snow per year.
San Ildefonso Pueblo's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes San Ildefonso Pueblo roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $260,600 and median rent is $593/month.
San Ildefonso Pueblo'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.
Public schools in San Ildefonso Pueblo are operated by San Ildefonso Day School.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM has a population of 722, a median household income of $82,656, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
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.
San Ildefonso Pueblo averages 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.3 inches
with about 42.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico is 722 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in San Ildefonso Pueblo: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $260,600, median household income $82,656, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare San Ildefonso Pueblo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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