Playas, NM Eviction Risk Score Hidalgo County · New Mexico · Pop. 16
Playas, NM sits at 4.0/10 — Moderate risk. , ~78-day typical timeline.
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Sub-score breakdown
Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.
About eviction risk in Playas, NM
Playas, NM has an eviction risk score of 4.0 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Hidalgo County and the state of New Mexico. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.
Political climate: In 2020, Hidalgo County voted Republican by 15.1 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.
What this score means for landlords
At 4.0/10, Playas is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.
Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison
| City | Distance | Population | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill, NM | 7.1 mi | 58 | 3.4 |
| Hachita, NM | 12.4 mi | 14 | 3.4 |
| Animas, NM | 16 mi | 186 | 4.1 |
| Cotton City, NM | 24.3 mi | 286 | 4.0 |
| Rodeo, NM | 29.2 mi | 18 | 4.2 |
| Lordsburg, NM | 31.3 mi | 2,057 | 5.4 |
| Glen Acres, NM | 33.6 mi | 247 | 4.4 |
| White Signal, NM | 46.6 mi | 177 | 3.3 |
Landlord Guides & Research Tools
Deepen your research with these guides. The metrics powering this score feed directly into each breakdown.
- Eviction Process — Step-by-Step Timeline & Notices
- Eviction Costs Breakdown — Filing Fees to Turnover
- Tenant Screening Protocol — NGP 5-Point System
- Rent Control Coverage — AB 1482 & Local RSOs
- California Tenant Protections — Just Cause & Retaliation
- New Mexico Eviction Risk Overview — all counties & cities in New Mexico
- Hidalgo County — compare every city in the county