New Mexico
Tularosa is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 2,584. Residents earn $45,147 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tularosa receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Tularosa has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Tularosa is $45,147, 40% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Tularosa is $117,600, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,043 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tularosa is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 34 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,636 per 100,000, near the national average.
22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Tularosa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,147 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,503 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $997 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,420 |
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 388 |
| County GDP | $666M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.55% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $117,600 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,763 |
| Median List Price | $227,450 |
| Median List Price | $227,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $79 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 44.4% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,043 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.55% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.2% |
| Premature Death | 17,605/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Total Violent | 34.1/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 34.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,636.0/100K |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 545.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,056.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 34.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.8 inches |
| 72% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,515 ft (1,376 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0750°N, 106.0173°W |
| County FIPS | 35053 |
Winner: Republican by 3.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |