Pecan Park, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
680
Population
6,182/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pecan Park, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
10% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
How Pecan Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pecan Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pecan Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
30.3% of adults in Pecan Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pecan Park has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Data Overview
People
Population680
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density6,182/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born18.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,502
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership36.8%
Zillow$164,490
Housing Units138
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation4,265 ft
Education
BBachelor's+30.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+50.9%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
42.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
18.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.