Placitas, NM

Living in Placitas

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 47
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 4
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Schools 15
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Residents

4.7k Population -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

$80k Median 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

$367k Median Home Value -$39k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$953 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Placitas, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Placitas, NM

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Sandia View Academy
11 miles, SW
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Montessori One
11 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Placitas, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Placitas, NM

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Airports

Airports near Placitas, NM

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Roswell Air Center
177 miles, SE