Market insights · New Mexico
Socorro County, NM: growth, migration and housing
Socorro County has 15,838 residents, down 4.3% since 2020 (-0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 376 households moved in and 444 moved out (-68 net), while a net $6.5M of income left. Median household income is $36,570, the median home $137,500 and median rent $691 a month.
In New Mexico: 29th of 33 counties for 5-year population growth · 28th of 32 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 31st of 32 counties for median household income · 23rd of 33 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Socorro County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County, NM | 87 | $3.9M |
| Valencia County, NM | 62 | $2.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Socorro County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County, NM | 98 | $3.8M |
| Valencia County, NM | 78 | $3.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.