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Socorro, NM

Socorro, NM.

Population: 9,291 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Socorro, NM is $200,960 — up 2.6% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$200,960

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$200,960
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
-0.5%
5-year appreciation
+9.1%
10-year appreciation
+20.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$203,651
House Price Index (state)
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
39
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
SOCORRO HIGH, R. SARRACINO MIDDLE, PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY, COTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, drought, hail, inlandFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eagle Picher Carefree Battery (9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
14
Days with Good air quality
117
Days with Moderate air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
51

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail (19 mi)
National parks include
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOCORRO GENERAL HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-28 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,475
Households with broadband internet
46.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,887
Average weekly wage
$792
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Finance & Insurance, Construction

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SocorroState medianUS median
Median home value$200,960$276,184$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,475$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Socorro, NM?
$200,960.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Socorro, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, drought, hail, inlandFlooding, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Socorro, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Socorro, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Socorro, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Socorro, NM?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Socorro, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 14. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Socorro, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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