Tularosa

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Tularosa, NM Area Guide

A tight-knit community near three national natural treasures

Rural Community Scenic Desert Mountain Outdoors

Nestled in the foothills of the Sacramento Mountain, Tularosa is a quiet desert village about 200 miles south of Albuquerque. Boasting panoramic mountain views, this small town offers a variety of apartments, houses, and townhomes in a variety of architectural styles, from pueblo-inspired to Spanish-style. Spanning only two square miles, Tularosa has an extremely close-knit community hosting special events at the Tularosa Community Center or parks like Tularosa Children’s Park. Along with a friendly community, Tularosa’s biggest allure is its proximity to stellar outdoor recreation opportunities. Tularosa within an hour’s drive or less to White Sands National Park, Lincoln National Forest, and the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. If you’re looking for a scenic backdrop with a close-knit community or love chasing outdoor adventures, Tularosa is a great choice.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$56,438

Average: $83,576

Education

710

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,138

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

46 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

26%

Housing Distribution

Tularosa has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Tularosa Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

206 Students

Tularosa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

206 Students

Tularosa Inter

Public

Grades K-5

268 Students

Tularosa Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

144 Students

Tularosa Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

144 Students

Tularosa High School

Public

Grades 9-12

272 Students

Tularosa High

Public

Grades 9-12

272 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.