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Highland Meadows, NM
Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico.
Population
405
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
58
ZIP codes
0
Highland Meadows and its ZIP codes
Highland Meadows at a glance
- Highland Meadows is about 3.3 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Highland Meadows.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,401
17,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$500M
FY 2026, $6,567 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Highland Meadows, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,142
6.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 18°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highland Meadows, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities near Highland Meadows
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MesitaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 7.5 |
| LagunaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.6 |
| PaguateCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| ParajeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.6 |
| MoquinoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| EncinalCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| BiboCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| SeamaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.5 |
| SeboyetaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
| Pajarito MesaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 21.3 |
| CuberoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 9.6 |
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.9 |
| Los LunasVillage | 25 mi | 20.4 |
| South Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| Skyline-GanipaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.8 |
| IsletaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highland Meadows, NM in?
- Highland Meadows is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Highland Meadows, NM?
- About 405 people live in Highland Meadows, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highland Meadows?
- Nearby places include Mesita (9.3 mi), Laguna (16 mi), Paguate (18 mi), Paraje (19 mi), Moquino (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023