At a Glance
Median Income
$83,672
$44,091 per capita
Home Value
$421,600
Zillow: $242,280
Violent Crime
510/100K
4,376/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How La Huerta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Huerta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Huerta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Huerta residents earn a median household income of $83,672 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,091. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,976 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Huerta is $421,600 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,280. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
La Huerta reports 510 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,376/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in La Huerta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Huerta has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,673
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,101/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,672
Per Capita$44,091
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$11,319M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,470
Housing
B+
Home Value$421,600
Rent
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$242,280
Housing Units508
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent510/100K
Property4,376/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3,114 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in La Huerta was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.