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Socorro, New Mexico houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Socorro, NM (Socorro County) — Census median home value $162,400, county listing prices down about 10.1% over the past year. Market data for Socorro houses and the broader area.
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Socorro, NM is in Socorro County, New Mexico — this guide covers houses in Socorro and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,540, with a median household income of $51,343. Census data puts the median value of houses in Socorro at $162,400.
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Market overview
Socorro housing market
Socorro is in Socorro County, New Mexico. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Socorro and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$162,400
Population (Census ACS)
8,540
Median household income
$51,343
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Socorro market snapshot
Population
8,540
County
Socorro County
Median Household Income
$51,343
Median Home Value (city)
$162,400
Median Gross Rent
$675/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-10.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Socorro's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $162,400.
County Price Trend
Socorro County's FHFA house price index shows a -10.1% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Socorro has an estimated population of 8,540 and a median household income of $51,343, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Socorro's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Casa Colorada (~35.6 mi), Madrone (~37.6 mi), Pueblitos (~39.2 mi), Jarales (~39.6 mi), Rio Communities (~42.2 mi), Deer Canyon (~43.7 mi), Sausal (~44.0 mi), Adelino (~46.1 mi), Los Chaves (~47.6 mi), Tome (~48.4 mi), Las Maravillas (~49.0 mi), Belen (~49.5 mi), Mountainair (~49.9 mi), Monterey Park (~50.2 mi), Manzano (~51.0 mi), Punta de Agua (~51.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Socorro data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
8,540
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$162,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,343
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$675
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-10.1%
Census place type
city
County
Socorro County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
14.45 sq mi
Census GEOID
3573540
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Socorro
Schools
SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS — 6 schools, 1,438 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Socorro addresses may be served by SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Socorro FAQ
What are houses worth in Socorro, NM?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Socorro at $162,400.
How much do houses cost in Socorro, NM?
For owner-occupied houses in Socorro, Census ACS data shows a median value of $162,400. Active listing prices in Socorro County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Socorro, NM?
Socorro houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Socorro County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Socorro, NM?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Socorro's population at approximately 8,540.
What's the median rent in Socorro, NM?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Socorro at approximately $675 per month.
What is the median household income in Socorro, NM?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Socorro at approximately $51,343.
Is the Socorro housing market growing?
Socorro County's FHFA house price index shows a -10.1% annual change in 2025.
Is Socorro, NM affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Socorro's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Socorro, NM?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS for many Socorro addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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