La Boca, NM

New Mexico

La Boca is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 79.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
79 Population 141/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How La Boca Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population79
Median AgeN/A
Density141/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans77.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,264M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Elevation6,282 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+64.6%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
CommuteN/A
Broadband49.0%
Libraries5

Is La Boca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Boca receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. La Boca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 64.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

La Boca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches, including 7.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

La Boca has a population of 79 with a density of 141 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

79
Total Population
141
People / sq mi
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.4%
Female 64.6%

Race & Ethnicity

La Boca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

La Boca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Boca is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: La Boca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
IRS Avg AGI$97,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,080
County GDP$4,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants228
Healthcare253
Retail287
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,196
9% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,196
9% below US avg

Health Metrics: La Boca vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death7,126/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access74.4%
Healthcare Facilities253

Crime Rates: La Boca vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

La Boca has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.1 inches
68% below US avg
Snowfall7.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,282 ft (1,915 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates36.9945°N, 107.6064°W
County FIPS08067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 18.7-point margin. 49.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.3%
D 58%

Winner: Democrat by 18.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+64.6%
School Test Score4.65
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density141/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access49.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities253
Restaurants228
Retail Stores287

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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