La Union, New Mexico is a small town in Dona Ana County. It has a population of 2,064 people according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and ranks as the 8th smallest town in the state. Despite its small size, La Union has a number of amenities that have earned it high rankings on BestPlaces.net's list of best places in New Mexico. La Union boasts an excellent public school system that earned it a 9 out of 10 rating from BestPlaces.com, and also ranks highly for quality of life indicators such as cost of living, housing affordability, unemployment rate, and average commute time. Additionally, La Union is considered one of the safest towns in New Mexico with low crime rates measured by both official crime data and neighborhood reports from locals. With its strong schools and low crime rates, La Union is an attractive place to live for families looking for a safe environment to raise children.
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