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Lee Acres, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
4,272
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
414
ZIP codes
0
Lee Acres and its ZIP codes
Lee Acres at a glance
- Lee Acres is about 24 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 52nd among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $44,583, 30% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,400 (24% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,077 a month.
Local data for Lee Acres, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lee Acres, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,583
Poverty rate
30.0%
Median home value
$187,400
Median rent
$1,077/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (515), German Americans (366), Irish Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Lee Acres.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
How people get to work
Lee Acres, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home20.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee Acres, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 21°F
8.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee Acres, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Lee Acres
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 20.7 |
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 8.5 |
| BloomfieldCity | 5.8 mi | 18.5 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 5 |
| FarmingtonCity | 6.9 mi | 34.5 |
| Totah VistaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| AngusturaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.8 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5.3 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 9.8 |
| Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.5 |
| AztecCity | 9.1 mi | 17.1 |
| North Light PlantCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 22.2 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lee Acres, NM in?
- Lee Acres is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Lee Acres, NM?
- About 4,272 people live in Lee Acres, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lee Acres?
- Nearby places include West Hammond (2.2 mi), Crouch Mesa (2.9 mi), South River (5.7 mi), Bloomfield (5.8 mi), Flora Vista (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023