The Town FilesCedar Grove, New Mexico
Community in Santa Fe County · population 549 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,000
- Household income
- $63,261
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 67.4
Cedar Grove is a community of 549 people in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $185,000, close to the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of New Mexico towns, quieter than 92% of New Mexico towns, better for families than 91% of New Mexico towns.
- #1 in The 18 Best Small Towns for Young Families in New Mexico
- #4 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in New Mexico
- #12 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Mexico
- #21 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in New Mexico
- #22 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in New Mexico
How Cedar Grove ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cedar Grove is worth $185,000, close to the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $63,261, which is more affordable than 65% of New Mexico towns. 94.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cedar Grove | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,000 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | — | $916 |
| Median household income | $63,261 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 94.1% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.1% | — |
Who lives in Cedar Grove
| People | Cedar Grove | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 59.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 24.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 45.0 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.5% | 82.9% |
Weather in Cedar Grove
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 12.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.6 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 166 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cedar Grove since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 20, 1956 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 12, 2025.
Severe weather in Santa Fe County since 1996
Santa Fe County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4199: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Santa Fe County
Santa Fe County had 61,826 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,218 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Cedar Grove itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Towns near Cedar Grove
- Edgewood, NM4.4 mi · 6,174 people · home $306,400
- Thunder Mountain, NM6.1 mi · 1,171 people · home $400,000
- Sandia Knolls, NM7.5 mi · 1,252 people · home $293,900
- Sedillo, NM9.2 mi · 670 people · home $475,900
- Barton, NM9.3 mi · 1,282 people · home $323,700
- Paa-Ko, NM9.5 mi · 818 people · home $714,700
- La Madera, NM10.2 mi · 729 people · home $762,900
- San Antonito, NM10.3 mi · 989 people · home $370,700
Cedar Grove questions
Is Cedar Grove, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cedar Grove scores better for retirees than 84% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 92%. 59.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 67.4).
How much does a house cost in Cedar Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Cedar Grove is valued at $185,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,261, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Cedar Grove?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.1 inches of precipitation a year and 28.6 inches of snow.
Does Cedar Grove get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cedar Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 20, 1956. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)