Raton 71 Excellent
Raton Livability #15 ranked city in New Mexico#6,476 ranked city in the USARanks better than 77% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Raton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Raton?

Raton is a smaller city located in the state of New Mexico. The city has a population of 6,020 residents. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (84% White). Given that fact, Raton could be considered less diverse than other cities. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Raton are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 18% of the population also speak Spanish. If you're not a fan of traffic congestion and long commute times to work, Raton is the place to be. Commutes to work here are shorter, with an average one-way commute time taking only 14 minutes, significantly lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Raton could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New Mexico if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Raton, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, health & safety, education, employment and more.

The livability score in Raton is 70 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 78th percentile of all cities across America. Based on the rankings for each individual category, Raton has been rewarded with high marks for crime (B+) and housing (B+). There is at least one category that did not score well in Raton. The following was graded with a less than perfect score: amenities (F), education (F) and employment (F).

The Raton unemployment rate of 1.06% has continued to decrease over the years and is now well below the national average. The result could lead to reduced poverty and inequality in the area, higher wages and increased economic growth. This is a positive sign in the overall health of the local economy.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Raton has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Raton real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Raton. The median home price for Raton homes is $91,300, which is 43.5% lower than the New Mexico average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Raton, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.8, which is 20% lower than the New Mexico average.

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      Raton transportation information

      Statistic Raton New Mexico National
      Average one way commute14min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.8%79.8%76.4%
      Workers who carpool15.4%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.9%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home1.7%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Raton, NM data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).