Placitas, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
4,375 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$110,268 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$520,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$599 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,821 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sandoval County
4
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

Sandoval County
4
Albuquerque Metro Area
8
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 34
Feb 1 4 39
Mar 1 4 46
Apr 1 1 53
May 1 0 62
Jun 1 0 71
Jul 2 0 76
Aug 2 0 74
Sep 1 0 67
Oct 1 1 55
Nov 1 3 43
Dec 1 6 34

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%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NM State Senate District 9, NM State House District 50, NM
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Schools

Placitas Elementary
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Algodones Elementary
4 miles, N • 1 star
Bernalillo High
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Phoenix-New Mexico
12 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Lovelace Westside Hospital
15 miles, W • 4.1 star
Lovelace Women's Hospital
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
University of New Mexico Hospital
19 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
28 miles, NE • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
146 miles, N • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
177 miles, S • 1 star
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