At a Glance
Median Income
$87,059
$30,078 per capita
Median Rent
$1,288/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
289/100K
4,519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How White Sands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Sands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Sands a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Sands residents earn a median household income of $87,059 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,078. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
White Sands reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,519/100K.
Education
43.3% of adults in White Sands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Sands 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 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,577
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,059
Per Capita$30,078
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,288
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$213,749
Housing Units446
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
F
Violent289/100K
Property4,519/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,236 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute11 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in White Sands was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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