The Town FilesMagdalena, New Mexico
Village in Socorro County · population 806 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 62.8
Magdalena is a village of 806 people in Socorro County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $99,500, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks quieter than 100% of New Mexico towns, better for a vacation home than 93% of New Mexico towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of New Mexico towns.
How Magdalena 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 Magdalena is worth $99,500, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Magdalena | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,500 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | — | $916 |
| Median household income | — | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.0% | — |
Who lives in Magdalena
| People | Magdalena | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 47.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.8% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 48.8% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 44.8% | 82.9% |
Weather in Magdalena
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 10.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.6 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magdalena since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 13, 2012 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 13, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on May 13, 2012.
Severe weather in Socorro County since 1996
Socorro County has been included in 12 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, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 30, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4148: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 24, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1962: Severe Winter Storm And Extreme Cold Temperatures |
Jobs and pay in Socorro County
Socorro County had 4,870 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,836 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Magdalena itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Magdalena
3 public schools with 299 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGDALENA ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 140 | 11.7 |
| MAGDALENA HIGH | 9-12 | 91 | 10.1 |
| MAGDALENA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 68 | 9.7 |
Towns near Magdalena
- Socorro, NM19.0 mi · 8,707 people · home $152,900
- Alamo, NM26.7 mi · 1,150 people · home —
Magdalena questions
Is Magdalena, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Magdalena scores better for retirees than 60% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 100%. 47.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.8).
How much does a house cost in Magdalena?
The median owner-occupied home in Magdalena is valued at $99,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Magdalena?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.1 inches of precipitation a year and 6.6 inches of snow.
Does Magdalena get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magdalena since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 13, 2012. 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)