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Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, in Lincoln county, is 95 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 120 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. The village contains a population of approximately 1,824.
In Ruidoso Downs, about 51% of adults are married.
In 2000, Ruidoso Downs had a median family income of $30,500.
Ruidoso Downs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Ruidoso Downs are newer than those found in most places.
In Ruidoso Downs, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the village do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Ruidoso Downs can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Ruidoso Downs 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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