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Las Palomas, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sierra County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
332 Population 208/sq mi density
$104,200 Home Value $164,031 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 1,445 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Las Palomas, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$104,200
63% below
Zillow: $164,031
Violent Crime
63/100K
83% below
1,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Las Palomas Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Las Palomas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Las Palomas a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Las Palomas is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,031. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Las Palomas reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,445/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Las Palomas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Las Palomas has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population332
Median Age63.7 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,332
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$423M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

Home Value$104,200
Rent
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$164,031
Housing Units122
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent63/100K
Property1,445/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death17,438/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,260 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Las Palomas was built in 1995.
36.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
59.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.