Best Job Markets in New Mexico
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in New Mexico based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Los Luceros leads the ranking with a value of 0.5% and a population of 757.
The top three cities are Los Luceros (0.5%), Questa (0.7%), and Socorro (0.7%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New Mexico.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Los Luceros | 0.5% | 757 |
| #2 | Questa | 0.7% | 2,112 |
| #3 | Socorro | 0.7% | 8,540 |
| #4 | Picacho Hills | 0.8% | 1,995 |
| #5 | Sandia Heights | 0.9% | 3,083 |
| #6 | Chimayo | 1.0% | 2,726 |
| #7 | Skyline-Ganipa | 1.0% | 937 |
| #8 | Truth or Consequences | 1.0% | 6,026 |
| #9 | El Rancho | 1.1% | 1,432 |
| #10 | White Rock | 1.1% | 5,568 |
| #11 | Texico | 1.2% | 858 |
| #12 | Chamisal | 1.3% | 367 |
| #13 | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 1.3% | 5,869 |
| #14 | Raton | 1.3% | 6,013 |
| #15 | Santa Clara Pueblo | 1.3% | 1,002 |
| #16 | Boles Acres | 1.4% | 1,967 |
| #17 | Grady | 1.5% | 106 |
| #18 | Angel Fire | 1.7% | 1,089 |
| #19 | Tome | 1.8% | 1,525 |
| #20 | Black Rock | 1.9% | 1,108 |
| #21 | Cedar Crest | 2.0% | 746 |
| #22 | Rock Springs | 2.2% | 1,166 |
| #23 | Angustura | 2.3% | 2,024 |
| #24 | Jaconita | 2.3% | 272 |
| #25 | Sandia Knolls | 2.3% | 1,436 |
| #26 | North Light Plant | 2.4% | 573 |
| #27 | White Cliffs | 2.4% | 610 |
| #28 | Eldorado at Santa Fe | 2.5% | 5,746 |
| #29 | La Mesilla | 2.5% | 2,531 |
| #30 | Los Chaves | 2.5% | 4,641 |
| #31 | La Plata | 2.6% | 2,185 |
| #32 | Los Alamos | 2.6% | 13,471 |
| #33 | Springer | 2.6% | 1,098 |
| #34 | Newcomb | 2.7% | 369 |
| #35 | Nageezi | 2.9% | 279 |
| #36 | Tres Arroyos | 2.9% | 1,870 |
| #37 | Aztec | 3.0% | 6,177 |
| #38 | Pecos | 3.0% | 1,145 |
| #39 | Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico | 3.0% | 4,375 |
| #40 | San Pablo | 3.1% | 729 |
| #41 | Paa-Ko | 3.2% | 612 |
| #42 | Capitan | 3.3% | 1,262 |
| #43 | El Cerro | 3.3% | 3,093 |
| #44 | Santa Teresa | 3.4% | 5,973 |
| #45 | Sunland Park | 3.5% | 17,085 |
| #46 | Napi Headquarters | 3.6% | 691 |
| #47 | Elephant Butte | 3.7% | 1,586 |
| #48 | Grants | 3.7% | 9,106 |
| #49 | Madrone | 3.7% | 345 |
| #50 | Sanostee | 3.7% | 259 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in New Mexico?
Los Luceros ranks #1 for best job markets in New Mexico with a value of 0.5% and a population of 757.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in New Mexico?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in New Mexico. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New Mexico compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare New Mexico's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.