La Jara 44 Poor
La Jara Livability #347 ranked city in New Mexico#26,761 ranked city in the USARanks better than 8% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in La Jara

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Housing

    Expensive homes, poor home affordability and an unhealthy real estate market with lower than average home prices could all be reasons why this area received a low housing score.

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      La Jara transportation information

      Statistic La Jara New Mexico National
      Average one way commute0min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work16.9%79.8%76.4%
      Workers who carpool74.6%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home8.5%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The La Jara, NM data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).