House, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
47 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,941 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
46.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
6 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$429 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Quay County
1
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Quay County
1
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 38
Feb 1 3 41
Mar 1 2 48
Apr 1 1 55
May 2 0 65
Jun 2 0 74
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 1 2 46
Dec 1 5 37

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 6%

Schools

House Elementary
<1 miles, W
House High
<1 miles, W 3.2 star
Melrose High
22 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Mesalands Community College
37 miles, NE 1.4 star
Clovis Community College
45 miles, SE 1.4 star
New Mexico Military Institute
93 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Plains Regional Medical Center
41 miles, SE 3.2 star
Roosevelt General Hospital
45 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Roswell Air Center
100 miles, SW 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
140 miles, NW 1 star