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Pecos

A village of 1,204 people in New Mexico
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Conserved land1.6%18 of 1,132 acres
Trails0.8 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves215 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Pecos

Village in New Mexico, United States
1,441Population
1.7 sq miArea
6,923 ftElevation

Pecos is a village in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pecos had a population of 1,392. The village has been shrinking slower than other parts of San Miguel County, partly because Pecos is within commuting distance of Santa Fe. The village is built along the Pecos River, which flows from the north out of the Santa Fe National Forest. Notable locations nearby include Pecos National Historical Park, Glorieta Pass, and Pecos Benedictine Monastery. It is also an entry point for hunting, fishing, hiking and camping in the Pecos Wilderness. The closest metropolitan area is the Santa Fe metropolitan area, approximately 26 miles (42 km) to the west.

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ZIP code87552
Area code505
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Housing in Pecos

$393K▲ 4.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Pecos home is worth about $393,000, up 4.9% in a year, 24% above the New Mexico typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Health in Pecos

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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6better than NM

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Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical CenterSanta Fe · 11 mi · ER
Pms - Pecos Valley Medical CenterPecos · 1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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School Grade C-

The public schools Pecos’s kids attend trail 82% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NM. Ratings are from neighbors.

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