Mesita, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Mesita is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 823. Residents earn $239,141 per year, which is 218% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
823 Population 110/sq mi density
$239,141 Median Income $26,882 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$239,141 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $239,141
218% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.0%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 13.6%
278% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population823
Median Age19.4 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$239,141
Per Capita$26,882
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Commute14 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease8.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation5,657 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Libraries5

Is Mesita a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mesita receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Mesita stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mesita is $239,141, which is significantly higher than the national average — 218% above $75,149. This places Mesita among higher-income communities. At 13.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Mesita experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches, including 15.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Mesita has a population of 823 with a density of 110 people per square mile. The median age is 19.4 years, 50% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (98.5%).

Population

823
Total Population
110
People / sq mi
19.4yrs
Median Age
50% below US avg
7.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61%
Female 39%

Race & Ethnicity

Mesita vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only37.0%
53% below US avg
Spanish63.0%
370% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mesita vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mesita is $239,141, which is 218% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Mesita vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$239,141
218% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,882
Avg Weekly Wage$955
IRS Avg AGI$55,941

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,532
County GDP$2,430M

Business (County)

Restaurants85
Healthcare113
Retail155
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,068
12% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied38.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,068
12% below US avg
In Mesita, 42.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.4% report depression. 30.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mesita vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.0%
31% above US avg
Diabetes16.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
High Blood Pressure36.3%
Asthma14.6%
COPD9.6%
Stroke5.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.6%
Physical Inactivity30.6%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress24.1%
Physical Distress20.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.1%
Checkup Rate67.3%
Premature Death11,779/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.3/10
Exercise Access47.7%
Healthcare Facilities113

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Mesita has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.0 inches
74% below US avg
Snowfall15.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,657 ft (1,724 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates35.0058°N, 107.3163°W
County FIPS35061
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.3%
D 40.9%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density110/sq mi
Total Area7.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities113
Restaurants85
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

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