Radium Springs, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,661 Population 278/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $24,456 per capita
$132,100 Home Value $286,242 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,100 home value, $747/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Radium Springs, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$24,456 per capita
Home Value
$132,100
53% below
Zillow: $286,242
Median Rent
$747/mo
36% below
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Radium Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Radium Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
47%
Rent
64%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Radium Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Radium Springs residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,456. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Radium Springs is $132,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,242. Median rent is $747/month, with 33.4% 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 1990.

Education

21.1% of adults in Radium Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Radium Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.

Data Overview

People

Population1,661
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density278/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$24,456
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,100
Rent$747
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$286,242
Housing Units525
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,397/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation3,956 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Radium Springs was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.