Living in San Miguel, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Miguel · Census data 2020–2024
San Miguel has 772 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $55,145 (14% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $116,500.
San Miguel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Miguel at a glance
- Population
- 772
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $55,145State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $116,500State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is San Miguel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 18.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Miguel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Miguel the median home value is $116,500, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,099 a month in housing costs.
San Miguel median household income
The median household income in San Miguel is $55,145 and the income per person is $20,112. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in San Miguel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 371
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 32.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.10
32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that San Miguel has many vacation and second homes.
San Miguel demographics
- Population
- 772
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 249
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 0.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Miguel ›
Education in San Miguel
4.4% of adults 25 and older in San Miguel have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Miguel
- Unemployment rate
- 18.1%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
San Miguel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel | 772 | $55,145 | $116,500 | — |
| Mesquite | 675 | $70,692 | $96,400 | — |
| Vado | 2,895 | $37,411 | $104,400 | $756 |
| San Pablo | 696 | $68,047 | $273,300 | — |
| Tortugas | 381 | $31,554 | $83,200 | — |
| Berino | 1,454 | $39,907 | $105,100 | — |
| Chamberino | 580 | $61,250 | — | $808 |
| University Park | 2,782 | $30,156 | — | $792 |
| Mesilla | 1,717 | $74,750 | $301,400 | $994 |
More for people moving to San Miguel
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What is the median household income in San Miguel, NM?
The median household income in San Miguel is $55,145, 14% lower 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 San Miguel?
The median home value in San Miguel is $116,500, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is San Miguel, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 18.1%.
What is the median age in San Miguel?
The median age in San Miguel is 36.4 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in San Miguel?
The average commute to work in San Miguel is 44 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Miguel?
The unemployment rate in San Miguel is 18.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Miguel?
4.4% of adults in San Miguel 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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