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Hot Springs, AR vs Elephant Butte, NM

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Are people in Elephant Butte older or younger than people in Hot Springs?
- The Median Age in Elephant Butte is 25.4 years older than in Hot Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elephant Butte or Hot Springs?
- Elephant Butte housing costs are 19.0% less expensive than Hot Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elephant Butte or Hot Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Elephant Butte is 1.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hot Springs.

Things to do in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs, Arkansas is situated in Garland county giving tourists leisure areas such as Oaklawn Racing & Gaming or Garvan Woodland Gardens combined with employment opportunities at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs along with entertainment opportunities at Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

Things to do in Elephant Butte?
Living in Elephant Butte, NM is a unique experience. Located on the south end of New Mexico's Rio Grande River Valley, it is a peaceful desert town with plenty of outdoor activities and attractions. The area offers stunning desert scenery, great fishing opportunities, hiking trails, and plenty of water sports. The people are friendly and the cost of living is quite affordable. Whether you're looking for a leisurely weekend away from it all or an adventurous outdoor escape, Elephant Butte has something for everyone. Enjoy the solitude of a peaceful desert town combined with an array of activities that make this area such a special place to visit!

 Hot Springs, ARElephant Butte, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,580329,725,481
 Median Income$42,718  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock68.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$231,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hot Springs    25 Reviews

I haven’t ever fully lived in this place but I can say it has a very calm feel. Very nice.  More

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I have lived here for several years. It has a lot of touristy things to do.But as far as living here there is not enough weekly activities to do or places to go. They  More

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Hot Springs, which obviously gets it's name from the springs discovered by DeSoto and the Indians is a beautiful piece of history. In it's heyday it was frequented by  More

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Reviews for Elephant Butte    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Hot, dry summers, cool winters - housing here is more occupied than what appears on the site. Neighborhoods are middle class and then the unoccupied housing are weekend  More

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