Mesilla, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
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
1,850 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,681 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$296,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$459 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$967 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.1% 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 43
Feb 1 0 47
Mar 0 0 53
Apr 0 0 60
May 0 0 69
Jun 1 0 78
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 1 0 73
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 1 0 50
Dec 1 1 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 38, NM State House District 33, NM
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Schools

Mesilla Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Zia Middle
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
5 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
41 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
150 miles, E • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
211 miles, E • 1 star
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