Springer, NM

Springer, New Mexico

Springer, New Mexico, in Colfax county, is 88 miles NE of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 145 miles NE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The town is home to some 1,285 residents.

The People and Families of Springer

In Springer, about 56% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Springer.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springer had a median family income of $34,563.

Springer Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Springer was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town. In Springer you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Springer, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Springer let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Springer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Springer, NM

Comparing Springer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Springer Almanac

Springer Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Springer Public Libraries

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Springer Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Springer, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Springer High Schools (2004)

SPRINGER HIGH
1401 8TH STREET
505-483-2436
Serves 83 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Springer Colleges

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