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Mescalero, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
Mescalero, NM
At a Glance
How Mescalero Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mescalero's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mescalero a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mescalero residents earn a median household income of $28,167 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,282. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 888 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mescalero is $48,300 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,604. Median rent is $282/month, with 17.9% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Mescalero reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,636/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Mescalero hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mescalero has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.