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Living in El Cerro Mission, NM
Explore El Cerro Mission and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.6 / 10
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El Cerro Mission at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population5,323
Median Household Income$49,470
Median Home Value$115,300
Median Age34.9
Average Household Size3.3
Unemployment14.8%
Work From Home8.9%
Homeownership85.4%
Housing Vacancy2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
El Cerro Mission is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in El Cerro Mission and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
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Housing & Cost of Living in El Cerro Mission
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$115,300
Homeownership85.4%
Housing Vacancy2.6%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for El Cerro Mission, NM
Median Household Income$49,470
Unemployment14.8%
Work From Home8.9%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in El Cerro Mission and how households are structured
Population5,323
Median Age34.9
Average Household Size3.3
El Cerro Mission is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in El Cerro Mission
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for El Cerro Mission point to hot summers, cold winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High93.3°F
Average Winter Low19.0°F
Annual Rainfall11.0 in.
Annual Snowfall5.1 in.
Seasonal Life in El Cerro Mission
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
El Cerro Mission is located in Valencia County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Valencia County.
County Intelligence
El Cerro Mission & Valencia County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
El Cerro Mission is located in Valencia County, New Mexico.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in El Cerro Mission.
Current NarrowTheList data for El Cerro Mission shows a population of about 5,323. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Valencia County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for El Cerro Mission.
For someone considering a move to El Cerro Mission, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.