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Eunice, NM


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Eunice, New Mexico

Eunice, New Mexico, in Lea county, is 61 miles NW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 200 miles E of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 2,562.

The People and Families of Eunice

In Eunice, about 63% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eunice had a median family income of $38,808.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Eunice ($9,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Eunice Housing

About 78% of housing units in Eunice are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Eunice benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in New Mexico.

Commuting

In Eunice, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Eunice strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEunice Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Eunice Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Eunice Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Eunice Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Eunice, NM

Comparing Eunice to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men47
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better37
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents109
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime47
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