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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

510 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in La Huerta (5)

Bottomless Lakes State Park

State Park

1,439 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Brantley Lake State Park

State Park

2,664 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

National Park

High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.

Entrance: $1

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Caving, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Shopping, Bookst...

Weather: Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in the Chihuahuan Desert in southeast New Mexico. Summers are hot with temperatures between 90°F (32°C) and low 100s °F (38°C). Windy conditions and mild temp...

https://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

National Park

Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, an environmentally diverse collection of flora...

Entrance: $10

Activities: Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Camping, RV Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walki...

Weather: The Guadalupe Mountains are known for high winds year-round; gusts can reach 60MPH or higher. In winter the mountains experiences occasional, light snowfalls which seldom last more than a day. From Ma...

https://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm

Living Desert State Park

State Park

374 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0