Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Socorro, NM
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$648
Population
9,280
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Bask in historic charm on the Rio Grande
Riverside
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Scenic
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Historic
Located about an hour’s drive south of Albuquerque, Socorro is a historic city on the Rio Grande. Socorro’s storied past dates back to 1598, when Don Juan de Oñate y Salazar led a Spanish expedition north from Mexico. Socorro, which means help or aid in Spanish, honors its history with an array of well-preserved buildings in the Socorro Historic Plaza and extensive exhibits at Elfego Baca Heritage Park.
Socorro is home to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, which provides the community with a wide variety of educational, cultural, and employment opportunities. Options for outdoor recreation abound at several local parks in addition to the nearby Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Getting around from Socorro is a breeze with access to I-25 and U.S. 60.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,237
Average: $64,963
Education
2,042
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,746
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Socorro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Socorro, NM is $648 for one bedroom, $752 for two bedrooms, and $867 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Socorro has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$648/month
624 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Socorro, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
170 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Public
Grades K-5
177 Students
Public
Grades K-8
170 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
254 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
254 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
450 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
450 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mineralogical Museum
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.