The Town FilesNambe, New Mexico
Community in Santa Fe County · population 1,907 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $301,500
- Household income
- $59,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 56.4
Nambe is a community of 1,907 people in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $301,500, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of New Mexico towns, hipper than 89% of New Mexico towns, better for young professionals than 85% of New Mexico towns.
How Nambe 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 Nambe is worth $301,500, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $59,375, which is more affordable than 12% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $1,229 a month. 85.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nambe | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $301,500 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,229 | $916 |
| Median household income | $59,375 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 85.5% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Nambe
| People | Nambe | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.4% | 82.9% |
Weather in Nambe
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 15.3°F. About 11.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.3 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Nambe since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F1, struck on December 26, 1966 about 2.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 26, 1966.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 5, 1978.
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 Nambe itself the ACS puts it at 9.3%.
Towns near Nambe
- Pojoaque, NM2.5 mi · 2,071 people · home $165,600
- Cuyamungue, NM3.3 mi · 534 people · home $364,100
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco, NM5.0 mi · 1,431 people · home —
- La Mesilla, NM6.2 mi · 1,844 people · home $315,800
- La Puebla, NM6.5 mi · 1,123 people · home $266,500
- El Rancho, NM6.7 mi · 1,120 people · home $281,400
- Chimayo, NM7.0 mi · 3,077 people · home $227,500
- Peak Place, NM7.5 mi · 578 people · home $13,800
Nambe questions
Is Nambe, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nambe scores better for retirees than 70% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 74%. 33.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.4).
How much does a house cost in Nambe?
The median owner-occupied home in Nambe is valued at $301,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,375, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,229 a month.
What is the weather like in Nambe?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.1 inches of precipitation a year and 22.3 inches of snow.
Does Nambe get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Nambe since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on December 26, 1966. 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)