Mesquite, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
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
584 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
1.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,330 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$150 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$757 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.7% 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 48
Mar 0 0 54
Apr 0 0 61
May 0 0 71
Jun 1 0 79
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 79
Sep 1 0 74
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 51
Dec 1 1 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 38, NM State House District 52, NM
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Schools

Mesquite Elementary
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
North Valley Elementary
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
Vado Elementary
4 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
9 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
31 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
148 miles, E • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
206 miles, E • 1 star
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