La Jara, NM
Living in La Jara
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute51
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports27
Hospitals62
Colleges4
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
325Population+228 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-28 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+32% (2010–19)
50%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian12%
Hispanic or Latino76%
Native American12%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate23%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
-Median Household Income-$5.6k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+37% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K58%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K15%
$125K to $149K9%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Mgt, science, and arts78%
Sales and office7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
45%Owner-Occupied+20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198935%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K20%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas38%
Wood28%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Jara
United States45
New Mexico61
Albuquerque Metro Area87
Sandoval County32
Property Crime in La Jara
United States48
New Mexico62
Albuquerque Metro Area93
Sandoval County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 1 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Jara
Inland Flooding100
Tornado5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Jara, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Jara, NM
Torreon Christian School
25 miles, SW
Canyoncito Montessori School & Child Care Center
39 miles, SE
Ponderosa Montessori School
46 miles, SE
Camino De Paz School
52 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near La Jara, NM
St John's College
65 miles, SE
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
66 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Jara, NM
Los Alamos Medical Center
38 miles, SE
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
48 miles, E
Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center
57 miles, S
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
61 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near La Jara, NM
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
58 miles, SE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
76 miles, S
Durango-La Plata County Airport
85 miles, NW
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
168 miles, N