Veguita, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
79 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,096 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$153,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$454 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$522 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Socorro County
7
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

Socorro County
7
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 33
Feb 1 4 38
Mar 1 2 44
Apr 1 1 51
May 1 0 60
Jun 1 0 69
Jul 2 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 1 1 53
Nov 1 2 42
Dec 1 5 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 29, NM State House District 49, NM
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Schools

La Promesa Elementary
5 miles, SW • 1 star
Gil Sanchez Elementary
6 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Rio Grande Elementary
10 miles, NE • 1.4 star
The Family School
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Central New Mexico Community College
39 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Brookline College-Albuquerque
40 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Presbyterian Hospital
40 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
85 miles, NE • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
153 miles, SE • 1 star
El Paso International Airport
188 miles, S • 1.9 star
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