How long is the commute from Santa Teresa, NM?
Workers who live in Santa Teresa, NM take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.7% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Santa Teresa get to work
| Means of transportation | Santa Teresa | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.0% (±8.9 points) | 75.0% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±8.9 points) | 10.9% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 9.5% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Santa Teresa, the average commute is higher than in Doña Ana County (22.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Santa Teresa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Doña Ana County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Doña Ana County, Santa Teresa ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 62 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Santa Teresa
| Vehicles available | Santa Teresa | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±2.8 points) | 6.1% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±11.0 points) | 32.8% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±13.2 points) | 35.1% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±9.5 points) | 26.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Santa Teresa, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Doña Ana County (6.1%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Santa Teresa
| Santa Teresa | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 9.5% (±0.9 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±3.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±3.6 points) | 90.6% (±1.0 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Santa Teresa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Doña Ana County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Santa Teresa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa | — | 28.5 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Canutillo | 5.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Sunland Park | 5.4 mi | 31.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| La Union | 5.5 mi | 32.2 minutes (±26.6) | Not measurably different |
| Vinton | 7.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Westway | 8.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Anthony | 9.1 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Anthony | 11 mi | 30.9 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Berino | 14 mi | 29.8 minutes (±14.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Canutillo, TX (21.9 minutes), Anthony, TX (22.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Doña Ana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | La Union | 32.2 minutes (±26.6) |
| 3 | Sunland Park | 31.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Anthony | 30.9 minutes (±10.7) |
| 5 | Picacho Hills | 30.1 minutes (±7.6) |
| 6 | Chaparral | 29.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Berino | 29.8 minutes (±14.7) |
| 8 | Santa Teresa | 28.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Radium Springs | 24.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Vado | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Las Cruces | 18.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | San Ysidro (community) | 18.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Hatch | 18.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Mesilla | 15.9 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Doña Ana County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Santa Teresa is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Santa Teresa
How long is the average commute in Santa Teresa?
Workers who live in Santa Teresa, NM take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Santa Teresa without a car?
1.7% of households in Santa Teresa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Santa Teresa?
1.7% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Santa Teresa worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Teresa CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Teresa CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Teresa CDP, New Mexico
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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