Chaparral, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
16,642 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,102 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$330 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$593 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Doña Ana County
2
Las Cruces Metro Area
2
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Doña Ana County
4
Las Cruces Metro Area
4
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 43
Feb 0 0 48
Mar 0 0 54
Apr 0 0 62
May 0 0 71
Jun 1 0 79
Jul 2 0 80
Aug 2 0 79
Sep 1 0 73
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 0 0 51
Dec 1 2 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 31, NM State House District 53, NM
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Schools

Desert Trail Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Chaparral Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Chaparral Middle
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Chaparral High
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Western Technical College
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Vista College
18 miles, SW • 1 star
Pipo Academy of Hair Design
18 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

El Paso International Airport
16 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
139 miles, E • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
191 miles, E • 1 star
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