La Villita, NM

New Mexico

La Villita is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 1,440. Residents earn $130,357 per year, which is 73% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,440 Population 1,059/sq mi density
$130,357 Median Income $34,728 per capita
$259,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$259,500 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $130,357
73% higher than US avg
Home Value $259,500
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.8%
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How La Villita Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,440
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 11%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,357
Per Capita$34,728
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,379M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$259,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation5,680 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Libraries10

Is La Villita a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Villita receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. La Villita stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Villita is $130,357, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places La Villita among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Villita is $259,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

La Villita experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

La Villita has a population of 1,440 with a density of 1,059 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (10.5%).

Population

1,440
Total Population
1,059
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

La Villita vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only54.6%
30% below US avg
Spanish45.4%
239% above US avg

Social Characteristics

La Villita vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Villita is $130,357, which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: La Villita vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$130,357
73% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,728
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$52,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)859
County GDP$1,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare72
Retail81
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in La Villita is $259,500, 8% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,500
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg
Effective Rate1.02%
In La Villita, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.0% report depression. 28.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: La Villita vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes12.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma8.7%
COPD4.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.7%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression19.0%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.9%
Checkup Rate65.4%
Premature Death21,299/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access49.7%
Healthcare Facilities72

Crime Rates: La Villita vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

La Villita has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.1 inches
71% below US avg
Snowfall10.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,680 ft (1,731 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,059/sq mi
Coordinates36.1012°N, 106.0555°W
County FIPS35039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.2%
D 58.6%

Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.8%
35% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,059/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants65
Retail Stores81

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

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