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Las Vegas.
About
Life in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a community of 13,120 people in New Mexico. The median household income is $45,125, median rent runs about $792 per month, and median home values are around $155,300. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Las Vegas at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
32.0%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
77.9%
of households
Population Growth
-4.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Las Vegas: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Las Vegas, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.3%), and 38.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.7%
of residents
65 and Older
20.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
46.0%
of households
Married Couples
24.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.02
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below NM average
Rent, home values, and income in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, rent runs 26% below the NM average, and home values are 37% below the NM average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,121
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $228,892 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NM
Unemployment in Las Vegas
Unemployment in San Miguel County, which includes Las Vegas, is close to the NM average.
Unemployment rate
Las Vegas: San Miguel County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Miguel County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Las Vegas Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.8 min avg
How Las Vegas residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Las Vegas, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 49 mi
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Regional airport · few flights204k passengers boarded in 2025
- 87 mi
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 139% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Las Vegas runs 139% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
785.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,690.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Las Vegas Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 48 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Miguel County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Miguel County, which includes Las Vegas, the most common type is high wind, with 48 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | High Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 45 | High Wind | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 57 | High Wind | $142,000 |
| 2022 | 72 | High Wind | $2.7M |
| 2021 | 44 | High Wind | $550,000 |
| 2020 | 35 | High Wind | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
26 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Miguel County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Santa Fe County, NM (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 42 miles from Las Vegas) is typically good — 286 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
286
per year
Moderate Days
79
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Santa Fe County, NM (42 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Las Vegas has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/28°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/49°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/30°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.7"
Annual Snowfall
22.0"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
203
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
51
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 11°F | 0.42" |
| Feb | 53°F | 14°F | 0.45" |
| Mar | 60°F | 20°F | 0.56" |
| Apr | 67°F | 28°F | 0.70" |
| May | 75°F | 36°F | 1.49" |
| Jun | 85°F | 45°F | 1.36" |
| Jul | 85°F | 51°F | 3.19" |
| Aug | 84°F | 50°F | 3.12" |
| Sep | 79°F | 42°F | 2.43" |
| Oct | 69°F | 29°F | 1.69" |
| Nov | 59°F | 19°F | 0.57" |
| Dec | 50°F | 12°F | 0.74" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Las Vegas
Las Vegas's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Las Vegas
New Mexico Highlands University
Public · 4-year · 1,451 students · in-state tuition $7,281 · 49% graduate · median earnings $48,104 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Union National Monument, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Las Vegas
Las Vegas has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Union National Monument (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Union National Monument
National Monument
24 mi awayPecos National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayBandelier National Monument
National Monument
64 mi awayManhattan Project National Historical Park
National Historical Park
64 mi awayValles Caldera National Preserve
National Preserve
76 mi awayPetroglyph National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Las Vegas
Carnegie Public Library
500 National Avenue, Las Vegas
Cities Near Las Vegas
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Las Vegas?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Las Vegas FAQ
Is Las Vegas, New Mexico affordable?⌄
Las Vegas's median rent is $792/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $45,125/year. Median home value is $155,300.
Is Las Vegas, New Mexico safe?⌄
Las Vegas's violent crime rate was 786 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1691 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Las Vegas, New Mexico?⌄
San Miguel County, which includes Las Vegas, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Las Vegas, New Mexico?⌄
The cost of living in Las Vegas is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $792/month and median household income is $45,125/year. The median home value is $155,300. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Las Vegas, New Mexico?⌄
The average commute in Las Vegas is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from