Ponderosa Pine, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
1,091 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,864 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$295,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$615 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,617 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bernalillo 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

Bernalillo County
9
Albuquerque Metro Area
8
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 34
Feb 1 2 39
Mar 1 3 45
Apr 1 1 53
May 1 0 62
Jun 1 0 71
Jul 2 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 1 0 55
Nov 1 2 42
Dec 1 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 15%

Schools

A Montoya Elementary
8 miles, N 1.9 star
Roosevelt Middle
8 miles, N 2.3 star
Route 66 Elementary
9 miles, NE 1.9 star

Colleges

Hospitals

University of New Mexico Hospital
18 miles, NW 1.4 star
Lovelace Women's Hospital
18 miles, NW 3.2 star
Presbyterian Hospital
18 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
47 miles, NE 1 star
Roswell Air Center
155 miles, S 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
170 miles, N 1 star