Living in San Rafael, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Rafael · Census data 2020–2024
San Rafael has 1,039 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $83,423 (30% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $120,400.
San Rafael is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Rafael at a glance
- Population
- 1,039
- Median age
- 59.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $83,423State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $120,400State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
Is San Rafael a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Unemployment of 11.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in San Rafael
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Rafael the median home value is $120,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,814 a month in housing costs.
San Rafael median household income
The median household income in San Rafael is $83,423 and the income per person is $32,521. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in San Rafael: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 574
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 36.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.85
36.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that San Rafael has many vacation and second homes.
San Rafael demographics
- Population
- 1,039
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 364
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Rafael ›
Education in San Rafael
9.7% of adults 25 and older in San Rafael have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Rafael
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 37.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
San Rafael vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael | 1,039 | $83,423 | $120,400 | — |
| Grants | 8,951 | $47,183 | $136,500 | $783 |
| Milan | 2,327 | $36,133 | $75,500 | $851 |
| Anzac Village | 185 | $108,438 | $65,400 | — |
| McCartys Village | 723 | $45,438 | — | — |
| Lobo Canyon | 492 | $91,506 | $166,100 | — |
| Acomita Lake | 590 | $85,346 | — | — |
| Skyline-Ganipa | 1,226 | $56,992 | $83,900 | $788 |
| Las Tusas | 999 | $58,627 | $161,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in San Rafael, NM?
The median household income in San Rafael is $83,423, 30% 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 San Rafael?
The median home value in San Rafael is $120,400, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is San Rafael, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the New Mexico median; home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: unemployment of 11.2%.
What is the median age in San Rafael?
The median age in San Rafael is 59.3 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in San Rafael?
The unemployment rate in San Rafael is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Rafael?
9.7% of adults in San Rafael 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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