La Mesa, NM
Living in La Mesa
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute79
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports35
Hospitals18
Colleges17
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Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
638Population+110 (2010–19)
64 y Median Age+21 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-11% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino84%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school36%
High school graduate33%
Some College26%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone25%
Economy
$23kMedian Household Income-$6.2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K56%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K1%
Employers
Private sector61%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office11%
Service49%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value-$52k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$208 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached39%
Mobile home59%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K15%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas11%
Utility gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Mesa
United States45
New Mexico61
Las Cruces Metro Area18
Doña Ana County18
Property Crime in La Mesa
United States48
New Mexico62
Las Cruces Metro Area31
Doña Ana County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Mesa
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Mesa, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Mesa, NM
Mesilla Valley Christian School
11 miles, N
College Heights Kindergarten
12 miles, N
Las Cruces Academy
12 miles, NW
Las Cruces Catholic School
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near La Mesa, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
11 miles, N
The University of Texas at El Paso
27 miles, SE
Western New Mexico University
102 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Mesa, NM
Memorial Medical Center
12 miles, N
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
14 miles, N
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc
16 miles, N
The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near La Mesa, NM
El Paso International Airport
29 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
151 miles, NE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
201 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
207 miles, E