What are the schools like in South River, NM?

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

What is the median household income in South River?

The median household income in South River, NM is $74,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in South River, NM?

South River has an average high temperature of 46.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.9 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in South River, NM?

South River has a violent crime rate of 612.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South River, NM a Good Place to Live?

South River is a small town of 1,584 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $74,125 and a 4.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: South River stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether South River is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South River 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 South River metro area.

Metric	South River, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$212,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

South River's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

612.3 /100k

Property Crime

1406.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	South River, 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	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South River sees average highs of 46.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 10.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South River, NM
Average High — January	46.0°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	10.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.9"

Demographics

Metric	South River, NM	National Avg
Population	1,584	—
Median Age	55.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	27.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Flora Vista, NM 2 mi Spencerville, NM 3 mi Crouch Mesa, NM 3 mi Aztec, NM 5 mi Bloomfield, NM 5 mi

South River vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South River, NM affordable or expensive?

South River has a median home value of $212,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $74,125.

What is the crime rate in South River, NM?

South River's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South River?

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

Is South River, NM a good place to live?

South River, NM has a population of 1,584, a median household income of $74,125, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 South River?

South River averages 46.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.1 inches with about 10.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of South River?

The population of South River, New Mexico is 1,584 with a median age of 55.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South River?

Key numbers for living in South River: median home $212,000, median household income $74,125, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.