What are the schools like in Veguita, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Veguita?

The median household income in Veguita, NM is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Veguita, NM?

Veguita has an average high temperature of 52.6°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.7 inches.

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

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

Veguita 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 Veguita, NM a Good Place to Live?

Veguita is a small town of 31 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Veguita's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Veguita 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 Veguita metro area.

Metric	Veguita, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Veguita'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

Metric	Veguita, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Veguita sees average highs of 52.6°F in January and 94.6°F in July, with 8.2 inches of annual precipitation and 4.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Veguita, NM
Average High — January	52.6°F
Average High — July	94.6°F
Annual Precipitation	8.2"
Annual Snowfall	4.7"

Demographics

Metric	Veguita, NM	National Avg
Population	31	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	100.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Casa Colorada, NM 3 mi Las Nutrias, NM 3 mi Abeytas, NM 4 mi Madrone, NM 5 mi Pueblitos, NM 7 mi

Veguita vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Veguita, NM affordable or expensive?

Veguita has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Veguita, NM?

Veguita'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 Veguita?

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

Is Veguita, NM a good place to live?

Veguita, NM has a population of 31, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Veguita?

Veguita averages 52.6°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.2 inches with about 4.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Veguita?

The population of Veguita, New Mexico is 31. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Veguita?

Key numbers for living in Veguita: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Veguita side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.