Highland Meadows, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
332 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,996 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$441 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$99 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.2% 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 37
Mar 1 3 43
Apr 1 1 50
May 1 0 60
Jun 1 0 69
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 1 1 53
Nov 1 2 41
Dec 1 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Laguna-Acoma High
19 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Laguna-Acoma Middle
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Seboyeta Elementary
22 miles, N • 2.3 star
Cubero Elementary
22 miles, NW • 1 star
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Colleges

Brookline College-Albuquerque
29 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Lovelace Medical Center
32 miles, E • 4.1 star
Presbyterian Hospital
32 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
77 miles, E • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
156 miles, N • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
188 miles, SE • 1 star
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