At a Glance
Median Income
$69,327
$32,322 per capita
Home Value
$260,000
Zillow: $393,244
Median Rent
$729/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
10.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pecos a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.0% (17% 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 $393,244. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,145
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,327
Per Capita$32,322
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$729
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$393,244
Housing Units467
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,959 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute40 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Pecos was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.