Lee Acres, New Mexico -- part of the city of Farmington -- has an interesting history dating back over two thousand years to when the Anasazi Indians lived in pueblo structures built from the sandstone rock found in the area. The Anasazi, known for their basket weaving ability, were later replaced by the Utes and Navajo Indians.
Lee Acres is a quiet suburban neighborhood in which the majority of houses in the area are three- to four-bedroom mobile and single-family rentals homes as well as studio apartments, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments for rent
Lee Acres, New Mexico -- part of the city of Farmington -- has an interesting history dating back over two thousand years to when the Anasazi Indians lived in pueblo structures built from the sandstone rock found in the area. The Anasazi, known for their basket weaving ability, were later replaced by the Utes and Navajo Indians.
Lee Acres is a quiet suburban neighborhood in which the majority of houses in the area are three- to four-bedroom mobile and single-family rentals homes as well as studio apartments, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments for rent. Most of the houses in Lee Acres are less than forty years old and are owner occupied. The current population of Lee Acres is approximately 5,900. Lee Acres is unique in that about 65% of the occupied residences in the community are mobile homes, which is higher than the national average.Lee Acres has a high percentage of residents who speak Navajo as their first language, making it a unique community with a rich cultural history.
Moving to Lee Acres
Newcomers should be prepared for life in a quiet, friendly neighborhood with rich culture and hospitable neighbors. Having a car will be useful in Lee Acres, as the neighborhood is not served by public transportation.
If you are a parent, you will naturally be curious about the schools in the neighborhood you are moving to. There are no schools physically located in Lee Acres, but nearby Farmington, NM has a school district with 18 schools and over ten thousand students.
The current vacancy rate of residences in Lee Acres is about eighteen percent, which is higher than the majority of neighborhoods in the U.S. At the same time, the high level of vacancy may result in house rentals rates being lower than in nearby communities. Because of this, new residents can find a rental property fairly quickly and will not need to plan on looking for more than a month or so. There are pet friendly apartments available for rent as well.
There are a few documents that will be useful to have prepared when moving to Lee Acres: proof of employment, a list of previous addresses, a most recent tax return, and a list of references.
Living in Lee Acres
Nearby Farmington has lots of fun things for residents of Lee Acres to do. There are beautiful parks managed by the city's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. The PRCA Department organizes summer camps, birding walks, craft fairs and educational events that are open to the public. Farmington also has two excellent, affordable public golf courses; the 18-hole Pi̱on Hills Golf Course and the 9-hole Civitan Golf Course. Farmington also has a wonderful library system that serves residents of the city as well as surrounding communities such as Lee Acres. There are many outstanding restaurants in the area, including 3 Rivers Eatery and Brewhouse and St. Clair Winery and Bistro. To visit the past, residents can explore the Salmon Ruins, which has a wonderful museum and spectacular 11th century ruins. For hiking and nature walks, be sure to check out the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness State Park.
