Jal, NM

Jal, New Mexico

Jal, New Mexico, in Lea county, is 51 miles W of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 194 miles E of El Paso, Texas. The city is home to some 1,996 residents.

The People and Families of Jal

In Jal, about 64% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Jal are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jal had a median family income of $35,500.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Jal.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the city can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Jal Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Jal was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Jal you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Jal, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Jal, NM

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Jal Almanac

Jal Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jal Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jal, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jal Public Libraries

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Jal High Schools (2004)

JAL HIGH
200 E. PANTHER
505-395-2277
Serves 140 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Jal Colleges

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