56 Apartments for rent in Sunland Park, NM

The small city of Sunland Park, New Mexico is home to slightly more than 15,000 residents. Children under 5 account for a higher percentage of the population here (9%) than nationally (6%), making it a nice place to raise a family, though young adults are also well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just over 32, skew decidedly younger than most cities in New Mexico. Most Sunland Park residents own their homes, and 35% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $684/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Sunland Park will save around $2,300 compared to the state average.

Sunland Park residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes. Many residents (35%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not extensively used. Not many residents commute to work on foot.

Many Sunland Park residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, entertainment, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 17% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, as 6% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of around $39,000, Sunland Park workers take home about $23,000 less than their peers elsewhere in New Mexico. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Among Sunland Park residents over the age of 25, 7% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.