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Sunland Park, New Mexico

Introduction to Sunland Park, New Mexico

Sunland Park, New Mexico, in Dona Ana county, is 8 miles NW of El Paso, Texas. The people of the city are in the Las Cruces metropolitan area. Sunland Park has a population of 13,309.

Sunland Park History

Previously known as Anapra, the town of Sunland Park is named after the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Historically, the town dates back over 5,000 years as a Native American settlement. It was first settled by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. In 1924, Anapra was purchased by the Southern Pacific Railroad and came to be known by its current name.

Sunland Park and nearby Attractions

  • Franklin Mountains State Park
  • Western Playland Amusement Park
  • Americana Museum
  • El Paso Museum of Art
  • War Eagles Air Museum

Things To Do In Sunland Park

The Americana Museum and Centennial Museum offer insight into the area's history. The Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino is a very popular recreation site in the city. One can also visit the Western Playlands Amusement Park.

Sunland Park Transportation

El Paso International is the nearest major airport.

Sunland Park Higher Education

The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso Community College and New Mexico State University provide programs for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySunland Park Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySunland Park Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sunland Park Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sunland Park Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Sunland Park, NM

Comparing Sunland Park 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 Old1010
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime78
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