White Sands, NM
Living in White Sands
Bikeability57
Walkability82
Commute100
Public Transit39
Affordability85
Public Safety84
Airports30
Hospitals19
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+14 (2010–19)
24 y Median Age
35%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
93%Family Households+21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black23%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate16%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household93%
Householder living alone7%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
12 mi Average Commute
46%Lived Here Last Year-30% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K36%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector21%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military18%
Sales and office25%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked10%
Housing
-Median Home Value
33%Built 2000 or Later
$995Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
2%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196933%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Home Value
$150K to $199K100%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Utility gas39%
Crime
Violent Crime in White Sands
United States45
New Mexico61
Las Cruces Metro Area18
Doña Ana County18
Property Crime in White Sands
United States48
New Mexico62
Las Cruces Metro Area31
Doña Ana County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in White Sands
Inland Flooding96
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near White Sands, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near White Sands, NM
Mission Lutheran School
16 miles, W
College Heights Kindergarten
17 miles, W
Mesilla Valley Christian School
18 miles, SW
Las Cruces Catholic School
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near White Sands, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
17 miles, SW
The University of Texas at El Paso
42 miles, S
Western New Mexico University
108 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near White Sands, NM
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W
Memorial Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc
17 miles, W
Airports
Airports near White Sands, NM
El Paso International Airport
40 miles, S
Roswell Air Center
130 miles, NE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
184 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
191 miles, E