Sunshine, NM

Population
524
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
4,244 ft
Median Home Value
$181,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,076
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Sunshine

Sunshine is a quiet, rural community in southern New Mexico, located along State Road 11 about ten miles south of Deming. Home to around 500 residents, it offers big open skies, distant views of the Florida Mountains, and plenty of elbow room. The highway connects the area straight into Deming for work and services, while Columbus and the border crossing at Palomas sit just a short drive to the south.

Life here revolves around wide desert spaces, local agricultural fields, and a relaxed, slow-paced routine. Families send their kids to schools in Deming, which also serves as the main hub for grocery shopping, medical care, and dining. For folks looking to trade crowded neighborhoods for affordable acreage, peaceful starry nights, and classic high-desert solitude, Sunshine delivers a simple and quiet place to call home.

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