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Sunland Park, NM

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Sunland Park, NM

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 12
Population17,085
Foreign Born8.8%
Population Density1,159people per mi²
Median Age31.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

67/100

33% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Sunland Park, New Mexico

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $12k$23k
Comfortable $38k$56k
Luxury $87k+$135k+
Elite (Top 5%) $103k+$159k+
Affordability Ratio

94%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
17
Poor
3
Negative
3

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.7mi

Airport

LAS — Las Cruces International

37.3mi

Post Office

USPS — El Paso, TX

7.9mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 5.2 mi
Camping4Nearest 7.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery2Nearest 7.3 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 11.4 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 11.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$52k+14.5%
31% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$261k
60% below US avg
College Educated
22.2%
37% below US avg
WFH
4.4%
69% below US avg
Homeownership
81.9%
25% above US avg
Median Home
$195k
31% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 65% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−10.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−28.7%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents35% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.43 / 1k Residents51% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+8.8%
Burglary
1.29 / 1k Residents66% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
3.45 / 1k Residents76% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.19 / 1k Residents62% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: EVENSwing

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Sunland Park, New Mexico
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C
Weak10.2% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (250% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season256 days336 frost-free
Annual Rainfall10.1"
Elevation3,740 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor8.0 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,159/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Fair3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Drought, Earthquake, Heat Wave, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
C-
Weakborder 3.8 mi · coast 168 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$163.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityEl Paso679k people are 8.0 mi away
Nearest Major AirportLAS37 mi away
Distance to State Capital270 miSanta Fe, NM
Nearest Prison21 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T09:12:26.000Z

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