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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.
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.
In 2000, Jal had a median family income of $35,500.
The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Jal.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the city can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.
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.
In Jal, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Jal strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| 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% | |
Comparing Jal to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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