What are the schools like in Texico, NM?

Texico is served primarily by TEXICO. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Texico?

The median household income in Texico, NM is $56,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Texico, NM?

Texico has an average high temperature of 52.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Texico, NM affordable or expensive?

Texico's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Texico is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,100 and the median rent is $993 per month.

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

Texico has a violent crime rate of 40.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 390.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Texico, NM a Good Place to Live?

Texico is a small town of 873 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $56,250 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Texico stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Texico 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: 91.0

Texico's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Texico costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Texico, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$993	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Texico's violent crime rate is 40.9 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.9 /100k

Property Crime

390.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Texico is served primarily by TEXICO. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Texico, NM	National Avg
School District	TEXICO	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	64.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Texico sees average highs of 52.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 19.2 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Texico, NM
Average High — January	52.7°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	19.2"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	Texico, NM	National Avg
Population	873	—
Median Age	46.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	42.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Farwell, TX 1 mi Clovis, NM 9 mi Bovina, TX 13 mi Cannon AFB, NM 15 mi Muleshoe, TX 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Texico

Texico, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

88135

Texico vs Other Cities

Texico, NM vs Farwell, TX Texico, NM vs Clovis, NM Texico, NM vs Bovina, TX Texico, NM vs Cannon AFB, NM Texico, NM vs Muleshoe, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Texico, NM affordable or expensive?

Texico's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Texico roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,100 and median rent is $993/month.

What is the crime rate in Texico, NM?

Texico's violent crime rate is 40.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 390.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Texico?

Public schools in Texico are operated by TEXICO. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Texico, NM a good place to live?

Texico, NM has a population of 873, a median household income of $56,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Texico?

Texico averages 52.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.2 inches with about 13.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Texico?

Texico, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88135.

What is the population of Texico?

The population of Texico, New Mexico is 873 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Texico?

Key numbers for living in Texico: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $97,100, median household income $56,250, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Texico side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.