In Colfax, New Mexico, the median home price is $245,651; median household income is $53,554; the population is 12,322; schools rate 4.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 265.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.9 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Colfax at a glance
Population
12,322
Median Household Income
$53,554
Typical Home Value
$245,651
School District Rating
4.3
Violent Crime Rate
265.6
Avg Commute Time
19.9
About Colfax
Colfax has a population of 12,322. The median home value is $245,651, 22% below the New Mexico median. Median household income is $53,554 (16% below the New Mexico median). The most populated towns are Raton, Cimarron, and Springer.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Colfax
3 towns, by population.
Colfax at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Colfax?
- Colfax has a population of 12,322 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Colfax?
- The median home value in Colfax is $245,651. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Colfax?
- Median household income in Colfax is $53,554 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Colfax in?
- Colfax is in New Mexico.
- How many towns are in Colfax?
- Colfax contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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