Socorro is a small city of 35,429 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,649
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Socorro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Socorro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Socorro 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: 90.2
Socorro's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Socorro costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Socorro, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$956
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,649
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Socorro's violent crime rate is 141.7 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
141.7 /100k
Property Crime
812.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Socorro is served primarily by SOCORRO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Socorro, TX
National Avg
School District
SOCORRO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
31
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
10
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
67.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Socorro sees average highs of 58.6°F in January
and 95.8°F in July,
with 9.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Socorro's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Socorro roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,500 and median rent is $956/month.
Socorro's violent crime rate is 141.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 812.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Socorro are operated by SOCORRO ISD.
The district has 31 elementary, 11 middle, and 10 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Socorro, TX has a population of 35,429, a median household income of $47,649, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Socorro averages 58.6°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.2 inches
with about 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Socorro, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79927.
The population of Socorro, Texas is 35,429 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Socorro: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $115,500, median household income $47,649, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Socorro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
