San Rafael, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
620 Population 39/sq mi density
$65,966 Median Income $24,524 per capita
$120,300 Home Value $145,746 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,966 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

San Rafael, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,966
12% below
$24,524 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
57% below
Zillow: $145,746
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
67.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How San Rafael Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Rafael a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Rafael residents earn a median household income of $65,966 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,524. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 449 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Rafael is $120,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,746. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

15.7% of adults in San Rafael hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Rafael has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population620
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans26.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,966
Per Capita$24,524
Unemployment
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units617
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation6,806 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in San Rafael was built in 1973.
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.