State House District 53, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
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
30,774 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,172 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$196,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$401 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$790 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 43
Feb 0 0 48
Mar 0 0 54
Apr 0 0 61
May 0 0 70
Jun 1 0 79
Jul 2 0 80
Aug 2 0 79
Sep 1 0 73
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 0 0 51
Dec 1 1 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 37, NM
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Schools

White Sands Elementary
10 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Mesquite Elementary
12 miles, W • 2.8 star
Vado Elementary
12 miles, W • 1 star
Centennial High School
13 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
16 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
31 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
136 miles, E • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
194 miles, E • 1 star
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