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La Huerta, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,673 Population 1,101/sq mi density
$83,672 Median Income $44,091 per capita
$421,600 Home Value $242,280 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
510 Violent Crime/100K 4,376 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,672 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$421,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
510 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

La Huerta, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,672
11% above
$44,091 per capita
Home Value
$421,600
50% above
Zillow: $242,280
Violent Crime
510/100K
34% above
4,376/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
12% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
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)

Income
111%
Home Value
150%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
134%
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.