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La Plata, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
La Plata, NM
At a Glance
How La Plata Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Plata's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Plata a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Plata residents earn a median household income of $54,801 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,120. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Plata is $187,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,400. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 29.2% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
La Plata reports 665 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,358/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in La Plata hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Plata has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.