Living in Springer, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Springer · Census data 2020–2024
Springer has 1,017 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $50,345 (21% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $87,000, the median rent is $501/month.
Springer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Springer at a glance
- Population
- 1,017
- Median age
- 53.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $50,345State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $87,000State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $501/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Springer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the New Mexico median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Springer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Springer the median home value is $87,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $501 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,291 a month in housing costs.
Springer median household income
The median household income in Springer is $50,345 and the income per person is $31,646. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Springer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 621
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.01
Springer demographics
- Population
- 1,017
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 492
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Springer ›
Education in Springer
19% of adults 25 and older in Springer have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Springer
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 8.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Springer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springer | 1,017 | $50,345 | $87,000 | $501 |
| Maxwell | 331 | $31,667 | $79,300 | $605 |
| Cimarron | 701 | $41,324 | $126,600 | $625 |
| Wagon Mound | 557 | $43,672 | — | $769 |
| Angel Fire | 1,111 | $107,554 | $546,800 | $1,052 |
| Roy | 302 | $43,203 | — | $1,063 |
| Raton | 6,026 | $52,641 | $134,300 | $741 |
| Eagle Nest | 451 | $57,692 | $301,200 | $894 |
| Mora | 520 | $72,218 | $172,200 | — |
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Springer ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Springer: FAQ
What is the median household income in Springer, NM?
The median household income in Springer is $50,345, 21% 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 Springer?
The median home value in Springer is $87,000, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Springer?
The median gross rent in Springer is $501 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Springer, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 14.9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the New Mexico median.
What is the median age in Springer?
The median age in Springer is 53.4 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Springer?
The average commute to work in Springer is 19 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Springer?
The unemployment rate in Springer is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Springer?
19% of adults in Springer 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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