Life in Socorro research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Socorro over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Socorro:
The population in Socorro is 36,237.
The median home value in Socorro is $204,004.
The median income in Socorro is $52,100.
The cost of living in Socorro is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Socorro is $1,036.
The unemployment rate in Socorro is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Socorro is 20.1%.
The average high in Socorro is 79.8° and the average low is 49.2°.
Crime in Socorro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Socorro. Key points include:
There were 377 total crimes in Socorro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Socorro is 953.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Socorro is 141.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Socorro is 812.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Socorro is -54.99% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Socorro / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 377 | 953.9 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 56 | 141.7 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 15.2 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 44 | 111.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 321 | 812.2 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 44 | 111.3 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 201 | 508.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 76 | 192.3 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Socorro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Socorro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Socorro is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Socorro is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Socorro is $204,004.
The median income in Socorro is $52,100.
| Living Expense | Socorro | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Socorro is 79.8° and the average low is 49.2°.
There are 24.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 8.7 inches of precipitation each year with 5.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Socorro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 79.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 8.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.6 |
The current population in Socorro is 36,237. The population has increased 17.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36,237 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 35,429 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 34,687 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 34,329 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 33,778 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 33,923 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 33,587 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 32,988 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 32,877 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 32,623 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 32,227 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 31,912 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 31,544 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 30,975 | - |
2.0% White with 710 White residents.
0.1% African American with 21 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 197 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 117 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 37 Other residents.
0.1% Two Or More with 48 Two Or More residents.
96.9% Hispanic with 35,107 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Socorro | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.0% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.1% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 0.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 96.9% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Socorro is 51.7% female with 18,752 female residents.
Socorro is 48.3% male with 17,485 male residents.
| Gender | Socorro | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
19.0% of adults in Socorro completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Socorro completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Socorro completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Socorro completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Socorro completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Socorro completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Socorro completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Socorro completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Socorro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Socorro | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
7.7% of households in Socorro earn Less than $10,000.
7.6% of households in Socorro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Socorro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Socorro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.0% of households in Socorro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.2% of households in Socorro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Socorro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Socorro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.6% of households in Socorro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.1% of households in Socorro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Socorro | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 11.7% | 12.6% |