Census ACS 2023 · 23 cities
Richest Cities in New Mexico
Income levels vary widely across New Mexico's 23 major cities. Los Alamos Cdp leads with a median household income of $136,502. Cities with higher incomes tend to have more educated residents, stronger job markets, and higher home values. The gap between the richest and most affordable cities in New Mexico can reveal important patterns about economic opportunity, cost of living, and quality of life across the state.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunland Park city | $52,147 | $194,900 | 17,085 |
| 2 | South Valley Cdp | $51,062 | $205,200 | 36,605 |
| 3 | Santa Fe city | $70,110 | $411,500 | 88,224 |
| 4 | Roswell city | $50,294 | $139,200 | 47,823 |
| 5 | Rio Rancho city | $85,755 | $273,300 | 106,533 |
| 6 | Portales city | $51,290 | $132,900 | 12,023 |
| 7 | North Valley Cdp | $67,115 | $290,500 | 11,474 |
| 8 | Lovington city | $67,284 | $162,900 | 11,444 |
| 9 | Los Lunas village | $63,696 | $232,700 | 17,932 |
| 10 | Los Alamos Cdp | $136,502 | $458,200 | 13,471 |
| 11 | Las Vegas city | $42,732 | $143,900 | 13,120 |
| 12 | Las Cruces city | $55,176 | $217,400 | 112,612 |
| 13 | Hobbs city | $65,691 | $180,700 | 39,887 |
| 14 | Gallup city | $57,466 | $134,600 | 21,333 |
| 15 | Farmington city | $63,745 | $225,400 | 46,339 |
| 16 | Española city | $47,664 | $205,100 | 10,472 |
| 17 | Deming city | $35,920 | $112,800 | 14,735 |
| 18 | Clovis city | $54,029 | $160,000 | 38,153 |
| 19 | Chaparral Cdp | $46,102 | $101,900 | 16,642 |
| 20 | Carlsbad city | $78,277 | $187,900 | 31,813 |
| 21 | Artesia city | $77,647 | $213,800 | 12,555 |
| 22 | Albuquerque city | $65,604 | $266,700 | 562,488 |
| 23 | Alamogordo city | $52,515 | $163,600 | 31,063 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Alamos Cdp is the #1 ranked city in New Mexico by median household income, with a value of $136,502 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
New Mexico has 23 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in New Mexico.