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Ruidoso Downs, NM


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Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

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.

The People and Families of Ruidoso Downs

In Ruidoso Downs, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ruidoso Downs had a median family income of $30,500.

Ruidoso Downs Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Ruidoso Downs Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ruidoso Downs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ruidoso Downs, NM

Comparing Ruidoso Downs 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
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty26
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime11
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