What are the schools like in Spencerville, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Spencerville?

The median household income in Spencerville, NM is $71,705 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 Spencerville, NM?

Spencerville 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.

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

Q: Is Spencerville, NM affordable or expensive?

Spencerville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spencerville is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,900 and the median rent is $897 per month.

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

Spencerville 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 Spencerville, NM a Good Place to Live?

Spencerville is a small town of 1,174 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $71,705 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Spencerville 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 Spencerville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spencerville 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: 94.0

Spencerville's overall cost of living index is 94.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spencerville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Spencerville, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$897	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,705	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Spencerville'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	Spencerville, 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	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Spencerville, NM	National Avg
Population	1,174	—
Median Age	45.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.5%	22.2%
65 and over	27.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Flora Vista, NM 2 mi South River, NM 3 mi North Light Plant, NM 3 mi Aztec, NM 5 mi Crouch Mesa, NM 6 mi

Spencerville vs Other Cities

Spencerville, NM vs Flora Vista, NM Spencerville, NM vs South River, NM Spencerville, NM vs North Light Plant, NM Spencerville, NM vs Aztec, NM Spencerville, NM vs Crouch Mesa, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spencerville, NM affordable or expensive?

Spencerville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Spencerville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $209,900 and median rent is $897/month.

What is the crime rate in Spencerville, NM?

Spencerville'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 Spencerville?

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

Is Spencerville, NM a good place to live?

Spencerville, NM has a population of 1,174, a median household income of $71,705, 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 Spencerville?

Spencerville 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 Spencerville?

The population of Spencerville, New Mexico is 1,174 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spencerville?

Key numbers for living in Spencerville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $209,900, median household income $71,705, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spencerville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.