What are the schools like in Socorro, NM?

Socorro is served primarily by SOCORRO. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Socorro?

The median household income in Socorro, NM is $42,622 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Socorro, NM?

Socorro has an average high temperature of 52.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Socorro, NM affordable or expensive?

Socorro's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Socorro is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,200 and the median rent is $708 per month.

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

Socorro has a violent crime rate of 108.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 408.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Socorro, NM a Good Place to Live?

Socorro is a small town of 8,605 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $42,622 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Socorro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Socorro 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: 90.4

Socorro's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Socorro costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Socorro, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$708	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,622	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Socorro's violent crime rate is 108.2 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

108.2 /100k

Property Crime

408.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Socorro is served primarily by SOCORRO. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Socorro, NM	National Avg
School District	SOCORRO	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Socorro sees average highs of 52.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 10.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Socorro, NM
Average High — January	52.2°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	10.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Socorro, NM	National Avg
Population	8,605	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	9.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Escondida, NM 3 mi Luis Lopez, NM 5 mi Lemitar, NM 7 mi San Antonio, NM 10 mi Polvadera, NM 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Socorro

Socorro, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87801

Socorro vs Other Cities

Socorro, NM vs Escondida, NM Socorro, NM vs Luis Lopez, NM Socorro, NM vs Lemitar, NM Socorro, NM vs San Antonio, NM Socorro, NM vs Polvadera, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Socorro, NM affordable or expensive?

Socorro's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Socorro roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $149,200 and median rent is $708/month.

What is the crime rate in Socorro, NM?

Socorro's violent crime rate is 108.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 408.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Socorro?

Public schools in Socorro are operated by SOCORRO. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Socorro, NM a good place to live?

Socorro, NM has a population of 8,605, a median household income of $42,622, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Socorro?

Socorro averages 52.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.9 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Socorro?

Socorro, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87801.

What is the population of Socorro?

The population of Socorro, New Mexico is 8,605 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Socorro?

Key numbers for living in Socorro: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $149,200, median household income $42,622, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Socorro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.