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Placitas
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Placitas, New Mexico is a tranquil village set between Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains, known for its scenic beauty, lively arts community, and peaceful desert atmosphere. Residents and visitors enjoy expansive views, wildlife, and a strong sense of community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.31°, -106.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,748
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
336 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ABQ
Distance
34 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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