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La Mesa, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County
La Mesa, NM
At a Glance
How La Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Mesa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Mesa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Mesa residents earn a median household income of $40,694 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,576. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Mesa is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,168. Median rent is $532/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
La Mesa reports 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,403/100K.
Education
6.1% of adults in La Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 61.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Mesa has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.