Chical, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
148 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
15.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
73.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,304 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$693 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Valencia County
8
Albuquerque Metro Area
7
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Valencia County
7
Albuquerque Metro Area
8
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 33
Feb 1 3 38
Mar 1 3 44
Apr 1 1 51
May 1 0 61
Jun 1 0 70
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 1 1 53
Nov 1 2 42
Dec 1 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 20%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 30, NM State House District 69, NM
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Schools

Bosque Farms Elementary
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
Peralta Elementary
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Valencia Elementary
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Los Lunas Family School
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Central New Mexico Community College
14 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
15 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Brookline College-Albuquerque
15 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Presbyterian Hospital
15 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lovelace Medical Center
15 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
61 miles, NE • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
163 miles, SE • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
169 miles, N • 1 star
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