Rincon, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
260 Population 245/sq mi density
$55,785 Median Income $14,309 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,785 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rincon, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,785
26% below
$14,309 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
60.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Rincon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rincon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rincon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rincon residents earn a median household income of $55,785 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,309. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 561 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Rincon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 60.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rincon has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population260
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born18.8%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,785
Per Capita$14,309
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$174,124
Housing Units76
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation4,097 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+60.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband67.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rincon was built in 1984.
32.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
18.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.