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Los Lunas, NM


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Los Lunas, New Mexico

Los Lunas, New Mexico, in Valencia county, is 19 miles S of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Albuquerque metropolitan area. Los Lunas contains a population of approximately 10,034.

The People and Families of Los Lunas

In Los Lunas, about 54% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Los Lunas.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Los Lunas had a median family income of $37,255. Los Lunas has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Los Lunas favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $9,600. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Los Lunas Housing

Los Lunas has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Mexico, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Los Lunas, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the village do a lot of driving.

Comparative Profile of Los Lunas, NM

Comparing Los Lunas 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 Old910
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men26
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Women27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better39
Median Family Income38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
People Living Alone31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime11

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