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Sunland Park, NM
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Sunland Park, NM
At a Glance
How Sunland Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunland Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sunland Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sunland Park residents earn a median household income of $52,147 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,289. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunland Park is $194,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,306. Median rent is $770/month, with 30.7% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Sunland Park reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,044/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Sunland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunland Park has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.