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There were 22 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 6 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$711 per month and the median home value was US$152,900. In July 2026, Socorro had a population of 8,481.

Last checked 2026-09-1921 sources

Population8,261people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,864EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent625EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.09%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean10.28µg/m³country median 7.0 — 46% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Socorro?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Socorro.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 57.3%, and the vacancy rate was 27.2% in July 2026. 57.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Socorro recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$711/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)27.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)707.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent625 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Socorro a good place to live?

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student57%strong on education, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–73%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 500 of 8,261 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$39,375 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Socorro is 2.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income39,375 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband49.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription64.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet30.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,864 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,340 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.09 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Socorro?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,340 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,844of €2,633 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,633
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €707
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,844
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Socorro Salary needed to live in Socorro

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Socorro. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Socorro. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher81.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents40.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents22 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,371 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Socorro when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time11.31 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportONM3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Socorro. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Socorro.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Socorro is 10.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.28 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.22 · Feb 15.11 · Mar 19.67 · Apr 23.72 · May 28.17 · Jun 32.89 · Jul 33.06 · Aug 31.61 · Sep 28.67 · Oct 22.61 · Nov 15.83 · Dec 10.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.83 · Feb -2.28 · Mar 0.944 · Apr 4.89 · May 9.44 · Jun 13.94 · Jul 17.39 · Aug 16.22 · Sep 11.89 · Oct 5.28 · Nov -0.833 · Dec -4.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 3.22 · Feb 6.44 · Mar 10.28 · Apr 14.28 · May 18.78 · Jun 23.39 · Jul 25.22 · Aug 23.94 · Sep 20.28 · Oct 13.94 · Nov 7.5 · Dec 2.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 7.62 · Feb 7.11 · Mar 12.95 · Apr 8.64 · May 9.65 · Jun 10.67 · Jul 61.72 · Aug 53.09 · Sep 34.04 · Oct 23.88 · Nov 11.43 · Dec 14.48 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading44.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites14 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation190.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.77 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.15 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Rio Rancho ±1.7 °C. Elsewhere: Alcalá de Henares (Spain) ±2.1 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.0 °C, Alcobendas (Spain) ±2.3 °C, Rivas-Vaciamadrid (Spain) ±2.3 °C, Reims (France) ±5.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 500 is not 3.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.8 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents500 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density220.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population8,261 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value152,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes57.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate44.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad5.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.49 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage66.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher25.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available87.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20227,651 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20223 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,901 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans50.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Socorro

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Greer as a Socorro alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2258 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 8,261 Socorro+505%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €1,864 Socorro+95%
  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 3.8% Socorro+80%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 2.1% Socorro+16%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³ Greer vs 10.3 µg/m³ Socorro−14%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 4.0 km Socorro+25%
Full comparisonMore about Greer

Alternative cities in United States

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Corning8,260 residentsTaneytown8,259 residentsCuero8,264 residentsMason8,264 residentsScappoose8,257 residentsDock Junction8,266 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Socorro?

The median gross salary is 3,340 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Socorro?

The unemployment rate is 2.09 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Socorro?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.28 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Socorro?

The published population is 8,261 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Socorro?

500 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Socorro a good place to live?

Socorro may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Socorro (New Mexico), United States: population, rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 29dc025d72d5c5b9faf90412604fa4d7]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/socorro-nm/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Socorro (New Mexico), United States: population, rent, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {29dc025d72d5c5b9faf90412604fa4d7},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/socorro-nm/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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