La Joya, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
139
Population
148/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Joya, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
63.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
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)
Poverty
515%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Joya a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female91% / 9%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain8.5 in/yr
AQI43 (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%
Broadband36.1%
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.