Ventura, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
826 Population 151/sq mi density
$24,342 Median Income $15,724 per capita
$77,900 Home Value $164,490 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,342 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $772/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ventura, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,342
68% below
$15,724 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
72% below
Zillow: $164,490
Median Rent
$772/mo
34% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
64.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Ventura Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
32%
Home Value
28%
Rent
66%
Poverty
519%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ventura a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ventura residents earn a median household income of $24,342 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,724. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 64.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 561 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ventura is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,490. Median rent is $772/month, with 51.0% 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 1992.

Education

8.8% of adults in Ventura hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ventura has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population826
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$24,342
Per Capita$15,724
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty64.3%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$772
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$164,490
Housing Units317
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death13,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation4,257 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ventura was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.