Placitas, NM
Living in Placitas
Bikeability33
Walkability47
Commute30
Public Transit44
Affordability40
Public Safety75
Airports30
Hospitals61
Colleges4
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.7kPopulation-225 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years58%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate15%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office28%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$367kMedian Home Value-$39k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$953Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199938%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas28%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Placitas
United States45
New Mexico61
Albuquerque Metro Area87
Sandoval County32
Property Crime in Placitas
United States48
New Mexico62
Albuquerque Metro Area93
Sandoval County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 34 | 1 | 5 |
Feb | 39 | 1 | 4 |
Mar | 46 | 1 | 5 |
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 | 1 |
Nov | 43 | 1 | 3 |
Dec | 34 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Placitas
Inland Flooding90
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Placitas, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Placitas, NM
Sandia View Christian School
10 miles, SW
Sandia View Academy
11 miles, SW
Montessori One
11 miles, SW
Montessori One Preschool Academy
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Placitas, NM
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
12 miles, SW
National American University-Albuquerque West
15 miles, SW
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque
18 miles, SW
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
19 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Placitas, NM
Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center
13 miles, W
Lovelace Westside Hospital
15 miles, SW
Lovelace Women's Hospital
16 miles, SW
University of New Mexico Hospital
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Placitas, NM
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
22 miles, SW
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
28 miles, NE
Durango-La Plata County Airport
146 miles, NW
Roswell Air Center
177 miles, SE