White Sands, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
1,577 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,059 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
35.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,248 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 59
May 0 0 68
Jun 1 0 76
Jul 2 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 1 0 71
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 0 48
Dec 1 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 18%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 37, NM State House District 53, NM
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Schools

White Sands Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Sunrise Elementary
12 miles, NW • 1 star
Onate High
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
16 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
40 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
130 miles, E • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
191 miles, E • 1 star
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