The Town FilesSan Ysidro, New Mexico
Community in Doña Ana County · population 2,133 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $335,300
- Household income
- $89,473
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 59.8
San Ysidro is a community of 2,133 people in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $335,300, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks more upscale than 85% of New Mexico towns, more walkable than 71% of New Mexico towns, better for families than 70% of New Mexico towns.
How San Ysidro 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 San Ysidro is worth $335,300, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $89,473, which is more affordable than 37% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $916 a month. 85.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Ysidro | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $335,300 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $916 | $916 |
| Median household income | $89,473 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 85.0% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in San Ysidro
| People | San Ysidro | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 9.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 82.9% |
Weather in San Ysidro
July highs average 95.6°F and January lows 29.6°F. About 9.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Ysidro since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F0, struck on September 13, 2006 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 13, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on June 15, 1969.
Severe weather in Doña Ana County since 1996
Doña Ana County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4886: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| 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 |
| August 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1659: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Doña Ana County
Doña Ana County had 79,409 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,974 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in San Ysidro itself the ACS puts it at 15.8%.
Towns near San Ysidro
- Las Cruces, NM2.5 mi · 111,385 people · home $231,700
- Doña Ana, NM2.6 mi · 874 people · home $96,400
- Fairacres, NM3.9 mi · 720 people · home $279,200
- Picacho Hills, NM4.8 mi · 1,864 people · home $456,400
- Mesilla, NM6.0 mi · 1,797 people · home $301,400
- University Park, NM6.8 mi · 3,007 people · home —
- Tortugas, NM6.9 mi · 579 people · home $83,200
- San Pablo, NM7.9 mi · 858 people · home $273,300
San Ysidro questions
Is San Ysidro, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Ysidro scores better for retirees than 49% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 37%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.8).
How much does a house cost in San Ysidro?
The median owner-occupied home in San Ysidro is valued at $335,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,473, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $916 a month.
What is the weather like in San Ysidro?
July highs average 95.6°F and January lows 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does San Ysidro get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Ysidro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on September 13, 2006. 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)