The Town FilesLas Vegas, New Mexico
City in San Miguel County · population 13,166 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,300
- Household income
- $45,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.1
Las Vegas is a city of 13,166 people in San Miguel County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $155,300, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of New Mexico towns, hipper than 96% of New Mexico towns, more walkable than 95% of New Mexico towns.
How Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas is worth $155,300, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $45,125, which is more affordable than 47% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $792 a month. 57.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Las Vegas | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,300 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $792 | $916 |
| Median household income | $45,125 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 57.0% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Las Vegas
| People | Las Vegas | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.0% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.9% | 82.9% |
Weather in Las Vegas
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 11.3°F. About 16.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.0 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 203 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Las Vegas since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 13, 1982 about 0.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 3.07 inches on June 12, 2021.
Severe weather in San Miguel County since 1996
San Miguel County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | Fire | FM-5465: Las Tusas Fire |
| May 4, 2022 | Fire | DR-4652: Wildfires, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Mudflows, And Debris Flows |
| April 30, 2022 | Fire | FM-5438: Calf Canyon Fire |
| April 12, 2022 | Fire | FM-5431: Hermit'S Peak Fire |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in San Miguel County
San Miguel County had 7,676 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,192 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Las Vegas itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Las Vegas
13 public schools with 2,555 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 406 | 15.6 |
| ROBERTSON HIGH | 9-12 | 350 | 12.5 |
| LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY | PK-3 | 327 | 14.9 |
| WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 297 | 16.5 |
| LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY | PK-1 | 241 | 15.1 |
| SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY | 4-6 | 233 | 13.7 |
| DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY | 2-3 | 197 | 15.2 |
| MEMORIAL MIDDLE | 7-8 | 179 | 11.9 |
| UNION ELEMENTARY | 5-5 | 117 | 14.6 |
| TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY | 4-4 | 93 | 13.3 |
| RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 79 | 39.5 |
| WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP | 7-12 | 36 | 9.0 |
Las Vegas questions
Is Las Vegas, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Las Vegas scores better for retirees than 53% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 8%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Las Vegas?
The median owner-occupied home in Las Vegas is valued at $155,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,125, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $792 a month.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 11.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.7 inches of precipitation a year and 22.0 inches of snow.
Does Las Vegas get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Las Vegas since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 13, 1982. 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)