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Raton, NM Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Audrey Scott

Best and worst neighborhoods in Raton

Curious what people think. Rent is about $734/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $52,007 in Raton. Poverty rate is 19.8%, which is higher than I expected. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking t...

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Natalie Hughes

Career opportunities in Raton, NM

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. It's a a small town city with about 6,013 people. Poverty rate is 19.8%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $52,007, which feels on the lower side for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young sing...

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Skylar

Anyone work in healthcare in Raton?

Hey everyone, I work in food service and Crime rate is something to consider -Raton sits at 269.4 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outd...

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Audrey Scott

Should I move to Raton or stay in Denver?

So, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $148,200 on average. Household incomes average around $52,007 in Raton. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? ...

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