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Hatch, NM


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Hatch, New Mexico

Hatch, New Mexico, in Dona Ana county, is 34 miles NW of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 73 miles NW of El Paso, Texas. The village is conveniently located inside the Las Cruces metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,673 people in Hatch.

The People and Families of Hatch

In Hatch, about 57% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Hatch, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Hatch. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hatch had a median family income of $23,819. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Hatch.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,200) in Hatch. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Hatch Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Hatch is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village. Hatch is known in New Mexico for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Hatch, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHatch Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hatch Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hatch, NM

Comparing Hatch 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone32
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