Living in Pecos, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pecos · Census data 2020–2024
Pecos has 1,204 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $88,490 (38% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $302,700, the median rent is $1,044/month.
Pecos is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pecos at a glance
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $88,490State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $302,700State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,044/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Pecos a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pecos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pecos the median home value is $302,700, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,044 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,587 a month in housing costs.
Pecos median household income
The median household income in Pecos is $88,490 and the income per person is $30,673. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Pecos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 608
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 24.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.62
Pecos demographics
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 459
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 17.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pecos ›
Education in Pecos
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Pecos have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pecos
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 53%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Pecos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos | 1,204 | $88,490 | $302,700 | $1,044 |
| La Cueva | 778 | $109,299 | $418,500 | — |
| Rowe | 516 | $115,976 | $199,300 | — |
| Cañoncito | 1,253 | $78,220 | $387,900 | $3,011 |
| Cañada de los Alamos | 315 | $83,294 | $460,700 | — |
| Santa Fe Foothills | 779 | $157,083 | $1,172,000 | — |
| Lamy | 294 | $68,235 | — | — |
| Sunlit Hills | 899 | $126,250 | $1,001,300 | $1,354 |
| Seton Village | 101 | $123,750 | $680,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pecos, NM?
The median household income in Pecos is $88,490, 38% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pecos?
The median home value in Pecos is $302,700, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Pecos?
The median gross rent in Pecos is $1,044 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Pecos, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Pecos?
The median age in Pecos is 33.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Pecos?
The average commute to work in Pecos is 42 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pecos?
The unemployment rate in Pecos is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pecos?
26.2% of adults in Pecos have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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