Hatch
Chile Capital of the World
Chile CapitalHatch Chile FestivalAgricultural VillageDeep Affordability
Overview
Why People Move Here
Hatch is the self-proclaimed Chile Capital of the World, a small agricultural village famous for its green chile peppers. The Hatch Chile Festival on Labor Day weekend draws visitors from around the globe, and the aroma of roasting chiles fills the air every August and September. With homes around $60K, it is one of the most affordable communities in the metro.
By the Numbers
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
Population
~1,660
Median Home
~$60K
Very affordable; primarily modest single-family homes and manufactured housing
Median Income
$40,625
household
School Rating
C
Hatch Valley Public Schools
Distance
~40 mi N via I-25
to downtown
Parks & Trails
4+
nearby
Transportation
Commute Times
Downtown Las Cruces~39 min / ~45 min
Education
School Districts
Hatch Valley Public Schools
C- Hatch Valley Elementary (C)
- Hatch Valley Middle (C+)
- Hatch Valley High (C)
- 1,162 students district-wide, 16:1 student-teacher ratio
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