In Socorro, New Mexico, the median home price is $199,187, compared with the New Mexico median of $315,035; median household income is $36,570; the population is 16,200; schools rate 4.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 241.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 16.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Socorro at a glance
Population
16,200
Median Household Income
$36,570
Typical Home Value
$199,187
School District Rating
4.7
Violent Crime Rate
241.1
Avg Commute Time
16.2
About Socorro
Socorro has a population of 16,200. The median home value is $199,187, 37% below the New Mexico median. Median household income is $36,570 (43% below the New Mexico median). The most populated towns are Socorro, Magdalena, and Claunch.
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 Socorro
3 towns, by population.
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Socorro at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Socorro?
- Socorro has a population of 16,200 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Socorro?
- The median home value in Socorro is $199,187. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Socorro?
- Median household income in Socorro is $36,570 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Socorro in?
- Socorro is in New Mexico.
- How many towns are in Socorro?
- Socorro 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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