What are the schools like in Lee Acres, NM?

School district data for Lee Acres is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lee Acres?

The median household income in Lee Acres, NM is $44,850 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 22.3%.

What is the weather like in Lee Acres, NM?

Lee Acres has an average high temperature of 43.4°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.8 inches.

Lee Acres, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lee Acres, NM affordable or expensive?

Lee Acres's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lee Acres is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,400 and the median rent is $960 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lee Acres, NM?

Lee Acres has a violent crime rate of 612.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lee Acres, NM a Good Place to Live?

Lee Acres is a small town of 4,858 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $44,850 and a 22.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Lee Acres stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lee Acres is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lee Acres city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.1

Lee Acres's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lee Acres costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lee Acres, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$960	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,850	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lee Acres's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

612.3 /100k

Property Crime

1406.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lee Acres, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lee Acres sees average highs of 43.4°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 8.1 inches of annual precipitation and 6.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lee Acres, NM
Average High — January	43.4°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	8.1"
Annual Snowfall	6.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lee Acres, NM	National Avg
Population	4,858	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	22.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Hammond, NM 2 mi Crouch Mesa, NM 3 mi Bloomfield, NM 6 mi South River, NM 6 mi Flora Vista, NM 7 mi

Lee Acres vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee Acres, NM affordable or expensive?

Lee Acres's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lee Acres roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,400 and median rent is $960/month.

What is the crime rate in Lee Acres, NM?

Lee Acres's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lee Acres?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lee Acres, NM a good place to live?

Lee Acres, NM has a population of 4,858, a median household income of $44,850, and an unemployment rate of 22.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lee Acres?

Lee Acres averages 43.4°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.1 inches with about 6.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lee Acres?

The population of Lee Acres, New Mexico is 4,858 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lee Acres?

Key numbers for living in Lee Acres: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $158,400, median household income $44,850, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lee Acres side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.