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Town rankings in New Mexico

How New Mexico’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

Cost of livingMost affordable towns in New Mexico
  1. Dulce 0.8 yrs
  2. Crownpoint 1.0 yrs
  3. Tucumcari 1.0 yrs
 SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in New Mexico
  1. University Park +44.4 pts
  2. Eldorado at Santa Fe +34.6 pts
  3. Los Alamos +29.1 pts
 Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in New Mexico
  1. Dulce $550/mo
  2. Anthony $561/mo
  3. Deming $586/mo
 Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in New Mexico
  1. Vado $392/yr
  2. Tucumcari $501/yr
  3. Eunice $506/yr
 IncomeHighest-income towns in New Mexico
  1. White Rock $157K
  2. Sandia Heights $144K
  3. Los Alamos $141K
 PeopleMost educated towns in New Mexico
  1. Sandia Heights 72.5%
  2. White Rock 71.1%
  3. Los Alamos 69.8%
 PeopleYoungest towns in New Mexico
  1. University Park 20.1
  2. Holloman AFB 21.7
  3. Kirtland AFB 24.4
 PeopleOldest towns in New Mexico
  1. Placitas 64.8
  2. Sandia Heights 63.3
  3. Eldorado at Santa Fe 63.2
 Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in New Mexico
  1. Holloman AFB 8.1 min
  2. Tucumcari 8.2 min
  3. Kirtland AFB 8.7 min

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