La Union, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
917 Population
$156,300 Home Value
65°F Avg Temperature
44.4 yrs Median Age
32.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.6
Education

People

Population917
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 43.3%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita Income$29,975
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty Rate6.0%
County GDP$53,333M

Housing

Home Value (Census)$156,300
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,129

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Depression19.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul46° / 84°
Rain9 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

3.6/5
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+78.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.65
Libraries (County)18

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute16 min
Work From Home4.1%
BroadbandN/A

How La Union Compares to the U.S. Average

Home Value$156,300
Poverty Rate6.0%
Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
Unemployment6.3%
Avg Temperature65.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population917
Population Density222 per sq mi
Median Age44.4 years
Male37.6%
Female62.4%
Male 37.6%
Female 62.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43.3% Hispanic 4.4% Other 52.3%
White43.3%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races52.3%

Language

English Only36.2%
Spanish Speakers63.8%
English 36.2% Spanish 63.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.8%
Health Insurance77.1%

Income

Per Capita Income$29,975
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$966
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,831

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate6.3%
Poverty Rate6.0%
Total Establishments (County)16,825
County GDP$53,333M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,853
Healthcare Facilities1,904
Retail Stores2,227
Manufacturing517
Total Establishments16,825

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,853 Healthcare 1,904 Retail 2,227 Manufacturing 517

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,831
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,241

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.3 min
Work From Home4.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

45% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$156,300

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedroom$1,129
3 Bedroom$1,496
4 Bedroom$1,758

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,241
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.27%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma8.5%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage77.1%
Regular Checkup68.5%
Premature Death Rate8,160 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.3 / 10
Exercise Access85.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,904
Restaurants (County)1,853

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)83

Temperature

46°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation9.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation3,799 ft (1,158 m)
Land Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density222 per sq mi
Latitude31.9508°
Longitude-106.6621°
County FIPS48141

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.8%
D 57%

Democrat +15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
High School+78.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.65

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density222 per sq mi
Land Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)18

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)83

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