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Escondida, NM
Census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico.
Population
0
Land area
0.1sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Escondida and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Socorro County. PPP loans are for Escondida.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,770
4,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,298
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $20,192 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Escondida, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
669
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
144
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 23°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Escondida
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SocorroCity | 3 mi | 14.5 |
| LemitarCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.4 |
| PolvaderaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| Luis LopezCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ChamizalCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| San AcaciaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| AlamilloCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| San AntonioCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| San AntonitoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| La JoyaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| MagdalenaVillage | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| AbeytasCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| Las NutriasCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| VeguitaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Escondida, NM in?
- Escondida is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Escondida, NM?
- About 0 people live in Escondida, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Escondida?
- Nearby places include Socorro (3 mi), Lemitar (3.7 mi), Polvadera (6.9 mi), Luis Lopez (7.8 mi), Chamizal (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023