Lee Acres, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Lee Acres is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 4,463. Residents earn $50,846 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,463 Population 432/sq mi density
$50,846 Median Income $27,173 per capita
$182,200 Home Value
$1,137 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,846 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$182,200 home value, $1,137/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,846
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $182,200
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,137
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.7%
19% higher than US avg

How Lee Acres Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,463
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density432/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 53%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,846
Per Capita$27,173
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$7,043M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,200
Rent$1,137
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation5,489 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+82.4%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Libraries3

Is Lee Acres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lee Acres receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Lee Acres offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lee Acres is $50,846, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lee Acres is $182,200, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lee Acres experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches, including 10.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Lee Acres has a population of 4,463 with a density of 432 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53.3%), with 25.1% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, 13.8% Asian.

Population

4,463
Total Population
432
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
10.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Lee Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.8%
6% below US avg
Spanish26.2%
96% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lee Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lee Acres is $50,846, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Lee Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,846
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,173
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
IRS Avg AGI$56,852

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.7%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,087
County GDP$7,043M

Business (County)

Restaurants230
Healthcare294
Retail417
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,974
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Work from Home19.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lee Acres is $182,200, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,137 (2% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,200
35% below US avg
Median List Price$320,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$320,000
$/Sq Ft$177
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops40.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,137
2% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,974
15% below US avg
Effective Rate1.63%
In Lee Acres, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lee Acres vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.1%
COPD8.1%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.5%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress17.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate67.0%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.7/10
Exercise Access50.9%
Healthcare Facilities294

Crime Rates: Lee Acres vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Lee Acres has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.1 inches
74% below US avg
Snowfall10.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,489 ft (1,673 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²)
Population Density432/sq mi
Coordinates36.7048°N, 108.0615°W
County FIPS35045
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 33%

Winner: Republican by 31.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+82.4%
School Test Score4.65
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density432/sq mi
Total Area10.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities294
Restaurants230
Retail Stores417

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Work from Home19.7%

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