At a Glance
Median Income
$55,219
$22,554 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
Zillow: $273,168
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
13.0% smoking rate
How San Miguel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Miguel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Miguel a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Miguel residents earn a median household income of $55,219 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,554. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Miguel is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,168. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
12.8% of adults in San Miguel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Miguel has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Data Overview
People
Population707
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density309/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,219
Per Capita$22,554
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$273,168
Housing Units335
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation3,835 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in San Miguel was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.