What are the schools like in White Rock, NM?

White Rock is served primarily by LOS ALAMOS. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in White Rock?

The median household income in White Rock, NM is $144,661 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in White Rock, NM?

White Rock has an average high temperature of 40.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.1 inches.

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

Q: Is White Rock, NM affordable or expensive?

White Rock's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means White Rock is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $420,000 and the median rent is $1,356 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in White Rock, NM?

White Rock has a violent crime rate of 56.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 402.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is White Rock, NM a Good Place to Live?

White Rock is a small town of 5,592 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $144,661 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: White Rock stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether White Rock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All White Rock 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: 100.7

White Rock's overall cost of living index is 100.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in White Rock costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	White Rock, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$420,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,356	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$144,661	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

White Rock's violent crime rate is 56.8 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

56.8 /100k

Property Crime

402.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

White Rock is served primarily by LOS ALAMOS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	White Rock, NM	National Avg
School District	LOS ALAMOS	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	68.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

White Rock sees average highs of 40.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 14.3 inches of annual precipitation and 42.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	White Rock, NM
Average High — January	40.3°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	14.3"
Annual Snowfall	42.1"

Demographics

Metric	White Rock, NM	National Avg
Population	5,592	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM 7 mi Los Alamos, NM 7 mi El Rancho, NM 9 mi Jaconita, NM 10 mi Las Campanas, NM 11 mi

ZIP Codes in White Rock

White Rock, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87547

White Rock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Rock, NM affordable or expensive?

White Rock's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts White Rock roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $420,000 and median rent is $1,356/month.

What is the crime rate in White Rock, NM?

White Rock's violent crime rate is 56.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 402.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in White Rock?

Public schools in White Rock are operated by LOS ALAMOS. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 68.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is White Rock, NM a good place to live?

White Rock, NM has a population of 5,592, a median household income of $144,661, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 White Rock?

White Rock averages 40.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.3 inches with about 42.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in White Rock?

White Rock, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87547.

What is the population of White Rock?

The population of White Rock, New Mexico is 5,592 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in White Rock?

Key numbers for living in White Rock: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $420,000, median household income $144,661, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Rock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.