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La Plata, NM

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Population
2,233
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
5,787 ft
Median Home Value
$210,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$938/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,071
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About La Plata

Tucked into the scenic La Plata River valley in northwestern New Mexico, La Plata offers a quiet, rural lifestyle just minutes from the Colorado border. Residents enjoy open skies, pastoral views, and plenty of elbow room while staying closely connected to neighboring Farmington for jobs, shopping, and public schools. State Highway 170 makes getting around easy, whether you are heading south to Farmington for everyday conveniences or driving north into Colorado for weekend mountain trips. If you want peaceful country living without being too far from town amenities, this San Juan County community is a great place to settle down.

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