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Chaparral, NM

Chaparral is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana and Otero counties, New Mexico. Chaparral is primarily a bedroom community for the neighboring city of El Paso, Texas, and the neighboring military installations of White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss. It is officially part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Chaparral is located in the southeast corner of Doña Ana County and the southwest corner of Otero County at 32°2′21″N 106°25′47″W (32.039072, −106.429630). Its southern border is the Texas state line, the northern limit of the city of El Paso. Chaparral is geographically isolated from the rest of Doña Ana County due to its location on the east side of the Franklin Mountains.

Downtown El Paso, Texas is 20 miles (32 km) to the south, Fort Bliss in Texas is 19 miles (31 km) to the south, and the White Sands Missile Range is 30 miles (48 km) to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Chaparral CDP has a total area of 59.2 square miles (153.4 km²), all land.

Commercial air and rail transportation are available in the neighboring city of El Paso, Texas. Several highways (state and federal) pass through Chaparral. NM 213, which runs north-south connecting El Paso to White Sands Missile Range. In Chaparral it is known as War Highway (which refers to its construction during World War II as a military access road) and connects to Martin Luther King Boulevard (Texas Farm to Market Road 3255) at the El Paso city limits. NM 404, which runs east-west. This highway connects Chaparral to Anthony, New Mexico, and Interstate 10, which is approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the west through the Anthony Gap. In both Anthony and Chaparral, it is known as O'Hara Road. U.S. Route 54, which runs north-south along Chaparral's eastern border, connects to Dyer Street and the Patriot Freeway in El Paso.

Chaparral places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Chaparral Family Health Center serves as a cornerstone for healthcare, offering comprehensive medical services to the local population. La Clinica de Familia offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. For fitness lovers, Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness provide a wide range of gym equipment and classes. For a serene spa experience, visit Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort in nearby Santa Fe, known for its rejuvenating treatments and tranquil environment. The Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero provides not only luxurious spa services but also golf and outdoor activities. For a unique wellness experience, attend a Full Moon SoundBath or Acupuncture Sound Bath session at Yoga Vibrations.

Top sites in Chaparral, NM are Mesilla Plaza, Mesilla Valley Maze, and Rio Grande Theatre.

Population: 16,642 (2023). ZIP code: 88081. Area code: 575. Elevation: 4,082 ft (1,244 m). Area: 59.06 sq mi (152.98 km²).

FAQs

Is Chaparral, NM expensive?

Chaparral, New Mexico's cost of living is 13% lower than the national average. Chaparral's housing expenses are 52% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 13% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 1% higher than the national average. Chaparral has grocery prices that are 2% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Chaparral is 5% higher than the national average.

What are the demographics of Chaparral, NM?

Chaparral, NM is home to a population of 15.3k people, of which 85.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 30.8% of Chaparral, NM residents were born outside of the country (4.71k people). In 2022, there were 1.4 times more White (Hispanic) residents (5.92k people) in Chaparral, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.22k Two+ (Hispanic) and 3.51k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Chaparral, NM a good place to live?

Chaparral is in Doña Ana County. Living in Chaparral offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Chaparral and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Chaparral are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Doña Ana County

Niche

Data USA

Payscale

Mesilla Plaza

Mesilla Valley Maze

Rio Grande Theatre

Chaparral Family Health Center

La Clinica de Familia

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort

Inn of the Mountain Gods

Yoga Vibrations

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