New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
San Miguel is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 707. Residents earn $55,219 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, San Miguel receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. San Miguel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in San Miguel is $55,219, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 28.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in San Miguel is $116,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. School test scores average 4/10, below typical benchmarks.
San Miguel enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 17.5% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 82.5% |
| 516% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,219 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,554 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,105 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,817 |
| County GDP | $11,315M |
| Restaurants | 357 |
| Healthcare | 615 |
| Retail | 511 |
| Manufacturing | 122 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,640 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.13% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $116,200 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $783 |
| 1 Bedroom | $920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,008 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,402 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,626 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,640 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.13% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,397/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 615 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 9.1 inches |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,835 ft (1,169 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1535°N, 106.7268°W |
| County FIPS | 35013 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.8% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.05 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 615 |
| Restaurants | 357 |
| Retail Stores | 511 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |