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Pecos, NM
Village in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
Population
1,204
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
678
ZIP codes
0
Pecos and its ZIP codes
Pecos at a glance
- Pecos is about 39 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,490, 38% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $302,700 (22% above New Mexico) and median rent is $1,044 a month.
Local data for Pecos, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pecos, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,490
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$302,700
Median rent
$1,044/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
41.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (205), German Americans (32), Irish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Pecos.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,257
7,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,387 per person
How people get to work
Pecos, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.0%
- Carpooled24.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 41.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pecos, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,791
13.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pecos, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities near Pecos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East PecosCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.6 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 7.7 |
| GlorietaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 7.6 |
| RoweCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.1 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| CañoncitoCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 9.9 |
| North San YsidroCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Cañada de los AlamosCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| Santa Fe FoothillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| LamyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Sunlit HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| Seton VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| SohamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Eldorado at Santa FeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 20.8 |
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pecos, NM in?
- Pecos is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Pecos, NM?
- About 1,204 people live in Pecos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pecos?
- Nearby places include East Pecos (1.7 mi), La Cueva (3.1 mi), Glorieta (4.7 mi), Rowe (5.9 mi), Valencia (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023