La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
Living in La Mesa
Bikeability56
Walkability36
Commute81
Public Transit61
Affordability100
Public Safety5
Airports37
Hospitals55
Colleges5
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Multiracial1%
Native American5%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$5k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation7%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value-$9.6k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$631Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Mesa
United States45
New Mexico61
Albuquerque Metro Area87
Bernalillo County92
Property Crime in La Mesa
United States48
New Mexico62
Albuquerque Metro Area93
Bernalillo County99
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 35 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Mesa
Inland Flooding65
Tornado3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
Salam Academy
1 miles, N
Holy Ghost Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Our Montessori School
2 miles, NE
Little Corral Kindergarte
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
3 miles, W
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
8 miles, N
National American University-Albuquerque West
10 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Albuquerque
2 miles, SW
University of New Mexico Hospital
3 miles, W
Lovelace Women's Hospital
4 miles, NW
Presbyterian Hospital
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near La Mesa, Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
4 miles, SW
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
46 miles, NE
Durango-La Plata County Airport
158 miles, NW
Roswell Air Center
169 miles, SE