Arenas Valley, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
915 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,107 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$388 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$669 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
1
Silver City Urban Area
1
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
1
Silver City Urban Area
1
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 40
Feb 1 0 44
Mar 1 0 49
Apr 0 0 56
May 1 0 64
Jun 1 0 73
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 1 0 57
Nov 1 0 47
Dec 1 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 28, NM State House District 39, NM
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Schools

Central Elementary
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Aldo Leopold Charter
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Cobre High
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Silver High
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
90 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Eastern Arizona College
91 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
44 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
126 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Tucson International Airport
166 miles, W • 2.3 star
Roswell Air Center
216 miles, E • 1 star
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