At a Glance
Median Income
$52,100
$20,408 per capita
Home Value
$131,200
Zillow: $204,119
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
858/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Socorro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Socorro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Socorro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Socorro residents earn a median household income of $52,100 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,408. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Socorro is $131,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,119. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Socorro reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 858/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Socorro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Socorro has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population36,237
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,643/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,100
Per Capita$20,408
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,200
Rent$1,036
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$204,119
Housing Units11,732
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property858/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary109/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,655 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Socorro was founded in 1680.
The median home in Socorro was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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