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Raton, New Mexico, in Colfax county, is 93 miles S of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 135 miles S of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 7,282.
In Raton, about 52% of adults are married.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Raton.
In 2000, Raton had a median family income of $31,762.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Raton residents, with $3,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Raton, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Raton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Raton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Raton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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