At a Glance
Violent Crime
766/100K
5,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
63.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How La Joya Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Joya's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Joya a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
La Joya reports 766 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 102% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,327/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in La Joya hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Joya has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female91% / 9%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans56.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,142
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty63.9%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$193,880
Housing Units68
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent766/100K
Property5,327/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,723 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in La Joya was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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