In Sierra, New Mexico, the median home price is $181,189, compared with the New Mexico median of $315,035; median household income is $41,600; the population is 11,500; schools rate 4.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 468.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 14.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Sierra at a glance
Population
11,500
Median Household Income
$41,600
Typical Home Value
$181,189
School District Rating
4.7
Violent Crime Rate
468.8
Avg Commute Time
14.8
About Sierra
Sierra has a population of 11,500. The median home value is $181,189, 42% below the New Mexico median. Median household income is $41,600 (35% below the New Mexico median). The most populated towns are Truth or Consequences East and Truth or Consequences West.
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 Sierra
2 towns, by population.
County rankings in New Mexico
Every county in New Mexico, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in New Mexico
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in New Mexico by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in New Mexico
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in New Mexico
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in New Mexico
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in New Mexico
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in New Mexico
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in New Mexico
- 10Best school ratingsNew Mexico School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in New Mexico
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in New Mexico
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in New Mexico
Sierra at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Sierra?
- Sierra has a population of 11,500 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Sierra?
- The median home value in Sierra is $181,189. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Sierra?
- Median household income in Sierra is $41,600 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Sierra in?
- Sierra is in New Mexico.
- How many towns are in Sierra?
- Sierra contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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