Meadow Lake, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
3,959 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,872 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$83,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$237 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$469 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Valencia County
8
Albuquerque Metro Area
7
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Valencia County
7
Albuquerque Metro Area
8
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 33
Feb 1 3 37
Mar 1 3 43
Apr 1 1 50
May 1 0 60
Jun 1 0 69
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 1 1 53
Nov 1 2 41
Dec 1 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NM State Senate District 39, NM State House District 7, NM
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Schools

Ann Parish Elementary
5 miles, W • 1.4 star
Valencia High
6 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Valencia Elementary
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Los Lunas Family School
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Presbyterian Hospital
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
University of New Mexico Hospital
20 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
62 miles, NE • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
156 miles, SE • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
175 miles, N • 1 star
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