Las Vegas, New Mexico · ZIP 87701

Las Vegas — ZIP 87701

Las Vegas (87701) scores 57/100 — Fair for New Mexico. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $240K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share32%

Property crime share68%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100

Avg math proficiency16%

Avg reading proficiency27%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$240K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$240K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

314

Violent Crime

Property Crime

215

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Miguel County, New Mexico (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY	PK–03	314	32%	27%
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY	04–06	251	22%	35%
DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY	02–03	189	22%	32%
MEMORIAL MIDDLE	07–08	167	17%	32%
TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY	04–04	115	17%	27%
ROBERTSON HIGH	09–12	331	12%	27%
UNION ELEMENTARY	05–05	90	12%	27%
WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	345	9%	30%
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	442	3%	22%
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY	PK–01	229	Not reported	Not reported
RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL	KG–08	80	Not reported	10%
LVCS EARLY CHILDHOOD	KG–KG	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

17,864

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

45.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 87701 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 87701 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 87701 is approximately $240K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 87701 in Las Vegas has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.