La Mesilla, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
2,531 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$830 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.4% 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 11 28
Feb 1 11 31
Mar 1 12 37
Apr 1 6 44
May 1 1 53
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 2 2 47
Nov 1 6 36
Dec 1 10 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 69% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 5, NM State House District 41, NM
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Schools

Valley Baptist Academy
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Tony Quintana Elementary
3 miles, NE • 1 star
Carinos De Los Ninos
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northern New Mexico College
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
Los Alamos Medical Center
15 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
22 miles, SW • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
126 miles, NW • 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
184 miles, NE • 1 star
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