The Town FilesLa Union, New Mexico
Community in Doña Ana County · population 997 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $251,800
- Household income
- $56,411
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 31.0
La Union is a community of 997 people in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $251,800, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of New Mexico towns, better for families than 87% of New Mexico towns, easier by car than 86% of New Mexico towns.
How La Union ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Union is worth $251,800, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $56,411, which is more affordable than 19% of New Mexico towns. 87.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Union | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,800 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | — | $916 |
| Median household income | $56,411 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 87.5% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in La Union
| People | La Union | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 32.2 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 82.9% |
Weather in La Union
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 9.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 53 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Union since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 31, 1979 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 13, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 26, 2022.
Severe weather in Doña Ana County since 1996
Doña Ana County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4886: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| August 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1659: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Doña Ana County
Doña Ana County had 79,409 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,974 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in La Union itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Towns near La Union
- Vinton, TX4.1 mi · 2,684 people · home $109,100
- Canutillo, TX4.2 mi · 6,212 people · home $106,600
- Anthony, TX4.5 mi · 3,671 people · home $168,200
- Westway, TX5.1 mi · 3,811 people · home $106,000
- Santa Teresa, NM5.5 mi · 5,044 people · home $215,100
- Anthony, NM5.7 mi · 8,693 people · home $116,000
- Chamberino, NM6.0 mi · 736 people · home —
- Berino, NM8.5 mi · 1,651 people · home $105,100
La Union questions
Is La Union, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Union scores better for retirees than 58% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 49%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.0).
How much does a house cost in La Union?
The median owner-occupied home in La Union is valued at $251,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,411, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in La Union?
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does La Union get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Union since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 31, 1979. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)