Playas, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
27 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,857 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$151,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$343 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$673 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
5
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
2
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 42
Feb 1 1 45
Mar 1 0 50
Apr 0 0 57
May 0 0 66
Jun 1 0 74
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 0 49
Dec 1 1 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 28, NM State House District 32, NM
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Schools

Animas Middle
16 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Animas 7-12 School
16 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Animas Elementary
16 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Central Elementary
31 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
62 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Eastern Arizona College
96 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mimbres Memorial Hospital
51 miles, E • 2.3 star
Gila Regional Medical Center
63 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
127 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Tucson International Airport
142 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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