At a Glance
Median Income
$87,059
$30,078 per capita
Median Rent
$1,288/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
11.5% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Data Overview
People
Population1,577
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born6.2%
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%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain9.9 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
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.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.