Lee Acres, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,463 Population 432/sq mi density
$50,846 Median Income $27,173 per capita
$182,200 Home Value $242,353 Zillow
$1,137 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,846 median income, 10.8% 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

Lee Acres, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,846
32% below
$27,173 per capita
Home Value
$182,200
35% below
Zillow: $242,353
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
2% below
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Lee Acres Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
65%
Rent
98%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lee Acres a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lee Acres residents earn a median household income of $50,846 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,173. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lee Acres is $182,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,353. Median rent is $1,137/month, with 37.1% 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 1992.

Education

16.9% of adults in Lee Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lee Acres has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population4,463
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density432/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,846
Per Capita$27,173
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,200
Rent$1,137
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$242,353
Housing Units1,902
Rent Burden37.1%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,489 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lee Acres was built in 1992.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.