Texico, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Curry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
858 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$63,958 Median Income $27,729 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $164,267 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,958 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $916/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Texico, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,958
15% below
$27,729 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $164,267
Median Rent
$916/mo
21% below
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
68.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Texico Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
34%
Rent
79%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Texico a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Texico residents earn a median household income of $63,958 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,729. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,362 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Texico is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,267. Median rent is $916/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

8.0% of adults in Texico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 68.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Texico has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population858
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,034/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born26.7%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,958
Per Capita$27,729
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$4,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$916
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$164,267
Housing Units445
Rent Burden33.0%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation4,144 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+68.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband63.9%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Texico was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
26.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.