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Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico

Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico, in Sierra county, is 63 miles NW of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 104 miles NW of El Paso, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 7,289 people lived in Truth Or Consequences.

The People and Families of Truth Or Consequences

In Truth Or Consequences, about 48% of adults are married. Truth Or Consequences is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

If you spend a lot of time in Truth Or Consequences, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Truth Or Consequences had a median family income of $28,750.

Political Inclinations

Truth Or Consequences residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Truth Or Consequences Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Truth Or Consequences are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Living alone is quite feasible in Truth Or Consequences, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Truth Or Consequences, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Truth Or Consequences is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyTruth Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyTruth Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Truth Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Truth Or Consequences, NM

Comparing Truth 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men26
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty14
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built76

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime25

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