La Bajada, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
15 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,031,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$434 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$886 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Fe County
4
Santa Fe Metro Area
4
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Fe County
6
Santa Fe Metro Area
6
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 32
Feb 1 4 36
Mar 1 4 42
Apr 1 1 50
May 1 0 58
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 1 1 52
Nov 1 3 41
Dec 1 7 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 77% of residents leaning left and 17% leaning right.

Liberal (77%) (17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 15%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 39, NM State House District 43, NM
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Schools

Cochiti Middle
5 miles, NW • 1 star
Cochiti Elementary
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Santo Domingo Middle
7 miles, SW • 1 star
Santo Domingo Elementary
7 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

Santa Fe Community College
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Los Alamos Medical Center
23 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
10 miles, E • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
139 miles, N • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
184 miles, S • 1 star
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