San Ysidro is a small town of 219 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
San Ysidro stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether San Ysidro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All San Ysidro 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 Ysidro's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in San Ysidro costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
San Ysidro, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$256,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
San Ysidro'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
Metric
San Ysidro, 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
8.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
San Ysidro sees average highs of 47.6°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.8 inches of snow per year.
San Ysidro's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes San Ysidro roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $256,700 and median rent is $900/month.
San Ysidro'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
San Ysidro, NM has a population of 219, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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 Ysidro averages 47.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches
with about 22.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of San Ysidro, New Mexico is 219 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in San Ysidro: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $256,700, median household income N/A, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare San Ysidro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.