La Union, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
917 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,102 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$438 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
96.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Doña Ana County
2
Las Cruces Metro Area
2
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Doña Ana County
4
Las Cruces Metro Area
4
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 44
Feb 0 0 48
Mar 0 0 55
Apr 0 0 62
May 0 0 71
Jun 1 0 80
Jul 2 0 80
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 1 0 73
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 0 0 51
Dec 1 2 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 31, NM State House District 34, NM
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Schools

La Union Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Calvary West Christian School
3 miles, S • 5 star
Calvary West Christian School
3 miles, S • 3.2 star
Gadsden High
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Western Technical College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
The University of Texas at El Paso
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
Pipo Academy of Hair Design
16 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Las Palmas Medical Center
16 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
20 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
155 miles, E • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
208 miles, E • 1 star
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