Santa Clara, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
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
1,751 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,094 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$279 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$490 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
1
Silver City Urban Area
1
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
1
Silver City Urban Area
1
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 40
Feb 1 0 44
Mar 1 0 48
Apr 0 0 55
May 0 0 64
Jun 1 0 73
Jul 2 0 76
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 1 0 58
Nov 1 0 47
Dec 1 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 28, NM State House District 39, NM
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Schools

Central Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Cobre High
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Bayard Elementary
2 miles, S • 1 star
Snell Middle
2 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
87 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
42 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
123 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Tucson International Airport
169 miles, W • 2.3 star
Roswell Air Center
213 miles, E • 1 star
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