Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
473 Population 3,638/sq mi density
$14,907 Median Income $6,509 per capita
$462 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$14,907 median income, 23.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$14,907
80% below
$6,509 per capita
Median Rent
$462/mo
60% below
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
19.9% high school+
Unemployment
23.1%
542% above
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
20%
Rent
40%
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
642%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) residents earn a median household income of $14,907 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $6,509. The unemployment rate stands at 23.1% (542% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 561 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 19.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population473
Median Age19.3 yrs
Density3,638/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Foreign Born17.5%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$14,907
Per Capita$6,509
Unemployment23.1%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

C+
Home Value
Rent$462
Ownership15.3%
Zillow$174,124
Housing Units212
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation4,082 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+19.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
17.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.