Santa Teresa, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
5,973 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,759 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$216,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$347 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,009 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.2% 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 44
Feb 0 0 49
Mar 0 0 55
Apr 0 0 63
May 0 0 72
Jun 1 0 80
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 1 0 74
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 0 0 52
Dec 1 2 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 31, NM State House District 34, NM
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Schools

Santa Teresa Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Santa Teresa High
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia El
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

The University of Texas at El Paso
12 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Pipo Academy of Hair Design
14 miles, SE • 1 star
Western Technical College
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Las Palmas Medical Center
12 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
18 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
159 miles, E • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
210 miles, E • 1 star
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