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Las cruces, NM — ZIP 88005

Population: 27,509 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 88005 (Las cruces, NM) is $276,928 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,169/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,928

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$276,928
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+75.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$277,722
House Price Index (state)
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$212,000
Median list price
$247,450
Median price per sqft
$222
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
97
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
82 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,169/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$882/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,319/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,715/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,979/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
ALMA D'ARTE CHARTER, J PAUL TAYLOR ACADEMY, LA ACADEMIA DOLORES HUERTA
Schools include
ALMA D'ARTE CHARTER, J PAUL TAYLOR ACADEMY, LA ACADEMIA DOLORES HUERTA, ALAMEDA ELEMENTARY, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Griggs & Walnut Ground Water Plume (5.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
4.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
189
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
196

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,019
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,687

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail (2 mi)
National parks include
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, Chamizal National Memorial, White Sands National Park
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC, BHC MESILLA VALLEY HOSPITAL, LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
30.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,495
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Annual residential building permits (county)
680

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 88005State medianUS median
Median home value$276,928$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$212,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,169/mo$1,508/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,495$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 88005?
$276,928.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 88005?
$212,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 88005?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 88005?
Typical rent: $1,169/month.
Is ZIP 88005 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 88005?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 88005?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 88005?
12 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 88005 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 88005?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 88005?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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