Boles Acres, NM

New Mexico

Boles Acres is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 1,967. Residents earn $65,673 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,967 Population 161/sq mi density
$65,673 Median Income $34,180 per capita
$194,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,673 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,500 home value
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,673
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $194,500
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.4%
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Boles Acres Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,967
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,673
Per Capita$34,180
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$3,795M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Elevation4,123 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+92.4%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Libraries4

Is Boles Acres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boles Acres receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Boles Acres stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boles Acres is $65,673, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boles Acres is $194,500, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Boles Acres enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Boles Acres has a population of 1,967 with a density of 161 people per square mile. The median age is 52.2 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.7%), with 2.7% Hispanic, 2.2% Black.

Population

1,967
Total Population
161
People / sq mi
52.2yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
12.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Boles Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.4%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.6%
6% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boles Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boles Acres is $65,673, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Boles Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,673
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,180
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$49,136

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,328
County GDP$3,795M

Business (County)

Restaurants110
Healthcare112
Retail166
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,608
25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.4 min
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Boles Acres is $194,500, 31% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,500
31% below US avg
Median List Price$130,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$130,000
$/Sq Ft$198
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,608
25% below US avg
Effective Rate1.34%
In Boles Acres, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.5% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Boles Acres vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Checkup Rate67.9%
Premature Death11,128/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access48.8%
Healthcare Facilities112

Crime Rates: Boles Acres vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Boles Acres has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.6 inches
72% below US avg
Snowfall2.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,123 ft (1,257 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.7 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates32.8200°N, 105.9777°W
County FIPS35035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.4%
25% below US avg
High School+92.4%
School Test Score4.65
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density161/sq mi
Total Area12.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities112
Restaurants110
Retail Stores166

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.4 min
Work from Home9.9%

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