New Mexico
La Luz is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 1,683. Residents earn $35,324 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, La Luz receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. La Luz offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Luz is $35,324, 53% below the national average of $75,149. At 22.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in La Luz is $60,800, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $615 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
La Luz enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,324 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,226 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,136 |
| Unemployment | 22.7% |
| 531% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,328 |
| County GDP | $3,795M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 112 |
| Retail | 166 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,608 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.29% |
| Commute Time | 12.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $60,800 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,874 |
| Census Median Rent | $615 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,608 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.29% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 60.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,128/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.6 inches |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,723 ft (1,440 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9716°N, 105.9397°W |
| County FIPS | 35035 |
Winner: Republican by 27 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 112 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 166 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 12.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |