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Tularosa, NM

Otero CountyElev. 1,374 m
Population
2,584
Median home
$117,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Tularosa

With about 2,584 residents, Tularosa is one of New Mexico's notable places. Tularosa sits in Otero County. The median age is 25.7 and the median household income is $45,147. Homes carry a median value of $117,600, and about 82% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (58.5%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,584
Median age
25.7
Median household income
$45,147
Per-capita income
$16,503
Poverty rate
20.1%
High-school grad or higher
92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22%
Unemployment
23%
Avg. commute
24 min
Work from home
5.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White32.3%
Hispanic or Latino58.5%
Workforce by occupation
Service50.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance19.5%
Management, business, science & arts15.5%
Sales & office8.4%
Production, transportation & material moving6.5%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$117,600
Median gross rent
$1,043/mo
Owner-occupied
81.9%
Median year built
1975
Households
624
Avg. household size
4.14

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Tularosa has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading15%
Math5%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

TULAROSA HIGHHighGrades 912
TULAROSA MIDDLEMiddleGrades 78
TULAROSA ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -12
TULAROSA INTERMEDIATEElementaryGrades 36

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

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Tularosa vs New Mexico and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Tularosa.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Otero County
LightningRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Tularosa is in Otero County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Tularosa sits in Otero County. Elevation ~1,374 m.

Population trend
3K3K2,58420002024
Map of Tularosa
Tularosa, NM
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Tularosa — frequently asked

What is the population of Tularosa, New Mexico?
Tularosa has a population of about 2,584, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Tularosa?
The median home value in Tularosa is $117,600, and the median gross rent is $1,043/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Tularosa face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Otero County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, wildfire, winter weather.
How many schools are in Tularosa?
Tularosa has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Tularosa?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Tularosa. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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