At a Glance
Median Income
$239,141
$26,882 per capita
Violent Crime
572/100K
3,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
27.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Mesita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mesita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mesita a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mesita residents earn a median household income of $239,141 , which is 218% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,882. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Mesita reports 572 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,174/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mesita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mesita has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population823
Median Age19.4 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$239,141
Per Capita$26,882
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership38.5%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units242
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent572/100K
Property3,174/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking27.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,657 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mesita was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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