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Sunland Park, NM

Doña Ana CountyElev. 1,155 m
Population
17,085
Median home
$194,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Sunland Park

Sunland Park is a city in New Mexico with about 17,085 residents. Sunland Park sits in Doña Ana County. The median age is 31.9 and the median household income is $52,147. Homes carry a median value of $194,900, and about 82% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (93.8%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,085
Median age
31.9
Median household income
$52,147
Per-capita income
$22,289
Poverty rate
25.1%
High-school grad or higher
76.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
31.5 min
Work from home
4.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White5.3%
Hispanic or Latino93.8%
Black0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.4%
Sales & office22.1%
Service21.9%
Production, transportation & material moving17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$194,900
Median gross rent
$770/mo
Owner-occupied
81.9%
Median year built
2000
Households
5,758
Avg. household size
2.96

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Sunland Park has 5 public schools — 4 elementary.

DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARYElementary
GADSDEN ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–6
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–6
SUNLAND PARK ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–6
GADSDEN ADMIN COMPLEX PREK CENTERGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime7% above national
Sunland Park412
New Mexico795
United States386
↑ 15% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime61% below national
Sunland Park756
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Sunland Park Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sunland Park.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Doña Ana County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Sunland Park is in Doña Ana County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sunland Park sits in Doña Ana County. Elevation ~1,155 m.

Population trend
17K14K17,08520102024
Map of Sunland Park
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Registered sex offenders in Sunland Park, NM (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sunland Park, New Mexico.

Jose Ramirez Chavez, 58
Sunland Park · 88063
AKA Jose Chavez, Jose Ramirez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Sunland Park — frequently asked

What is the population of Sunland Park, New Mexico?
Sunland Park has a population of about 17,085, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sunland Park?
The median home value in Sunland Park is $194,900, and the median gross rent is $770/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sunland Park safe? What is the crime rate?
Sunland Park Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 412 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sunland Park face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Doña Ana County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Sunland Park?
Sunland Park has 5 public schools (4 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sunland Park?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Sunland Park. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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