La Madera, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
168 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$24,951 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$257,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$320 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
23.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rio Arriba County
6
Española Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rio Arriba County
2
Española Urban Area
2
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 16 22
Feb 1 17 26
Mar 1 15 33
Apr 1 8 41
May 1 2 50
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 2 0 63
Aug 3 0 61
Sep 2 0 54
Oct 1 3 44
Nov 1 10 33
Dec 1 16 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 11%

Schools

Mesa Vista Middle
3 miles, S 1.4 star
Ojo Caliente Elementary
3 miles, S 1.4 star
Mesa Vista High
3 miles, S 2.3 star
El Rito Elementary
9 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
22 miles, SE 1.9 star
Northern New Mexico College
26 miles, SW 1.4 star
St John's College
50 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
26 miles, SW 4.1 star
Los Alamos Medical Center
38 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
52 miles, SW 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
109 miles, NW 1 star