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La Villita

New Mexico · 1,534 residents · 1.357 sq mi
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La Villita is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $253,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,534
+7%since 2023
from 1,440 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,130 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 1,061 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.4
−2%since 2023
from 42.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4388431K2K2K201020202024La Villita
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,162
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $130,357 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,355
−1%since 2023
from $34,728 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.238
+3%since 2023
from 0.230 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$253,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $259,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
82.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
17.2% rent
14.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+22%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.5%(1,289)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.6%(1,374)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.4%(358)
23
Unchangedsince 2023
from 23 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
+5%since 2023
from 28.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
23.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
54.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
47.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
59.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
45.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
53.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
46.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Villita, New Mexico?

La Villita, New Mexico has about 1,534 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Villita, New Mexico?

The typical household in La Villita, New Mexico earns about $104,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Villita, New Mexico expensive?

In La Villita, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $253,500.

How educated are people in La Villita, New Mexico?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in La Villita, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Villita, New Mexico?

About 4.7% of people in La Villita, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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