Salem, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
834 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,103 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$55,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$239 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$313 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.3% 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 41
Feb 1 0 45
Mar 0 0 51
Apr 0 0 58
May 1 0 67
Jun 1 0 76
Jul 2 0 78
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 0 49
Dec 1 1 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 36, NM State House District 38, NM
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Schools

Hatch Valley High
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Garfield Elementary
4 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Hatch Valley Middle
5 miles, SE • 1 star
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Colleges

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
37 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mountain View Regional Medical Center
39 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Memorial Medical Center
40 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
79 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
160 miles, E • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
211 miles, NE • 1 star
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