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New Mexico: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for New Mexico, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

New Mexico at a glance

Population

2,120,246

Median Household Income

$64,059

Typical Home Value

$315,035

School District Rating

4.3

Violent Crime Rate

809.6

Avg Commute Time

23.5

About New Mexico on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in New Mexico. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in New Mexico

33 counties, alphabetical.

New Mexico at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of New Mexico?
New Mexico has a population of 2,120,246 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in New Mexico?
The median home value in New Mexico is $315,035. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in New Mexico?
Median household income in New Mexico is $64,059 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in New Mexico?
New Mexico has 33 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in New Mexico?
The average one-way commute in New Mexico is 23.5 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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