Las Vegas, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
Las Vegas, NM
At a Glance
How Las Vegas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Las Vegas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Las Vegas a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Las Vegas residents earn a median household income of $42,732 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,402. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Las Vegas is $143,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,186. Median rent is $731/month, with 31.3% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Las Vegas reports 679 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,498/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Las Vegas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Las Vegas has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.