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Pecos, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
Pecos, NM
At a Glance
How Pecos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pecos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pecos a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pecos residents earn a median household income of $69,327 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,322. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pecos is $260,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,165. Median rent is $729/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Pecos reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,283/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in Pecos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pecos has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.