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NM area data

Las cruces, NM

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Las cruces.

Population: 132,905 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Las cruces, NM is $284,245 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,950 after a median 88 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,346/month. 43 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.6% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$284,245

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$284,245
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+74.7%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$287,912
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
$205,950
Median list price
$230,238
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-9.3%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
583
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
77 days
New listings (monthly)
138

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,346/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
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)
92.4 (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
43
Elementary schools
23
Middle schools
9
High schools
11
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
JUVENILE JUSTICE, NM CORRECTIONS, NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LAS CRUCES
Schools include
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY, OTERO COUNTY PRISON, NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LAS CRUCES, LAS MONTANAS CHARTER, CONLEE ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AHB
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Griggs & Walnut Ground Water Plume (1.8 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
69.7°F
Average high
79.3°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
140
Days with Moderate air quality
205
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
361

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,482
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,852

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
18
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
25
Nearest airport
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC, CHRISTUS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO, MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
19.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,582
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

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

Las crucesState medianUS median
Median home value$284,245$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$205,950$325,000$325,000
Median days on market88 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,346/mo$1,508/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,582$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 Las cruces, NM?
$284,245.
What is the median sale price in Las cruces, NM?
$205,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Las cruces, NM?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Las cruces, NM?
Typical rent: $1,346/month.
Is Las cruces, NM in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AHB; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the radon potential in Las cruces, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Las cruces, NM?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Griggs & Walnut Ground Water Plume, 1.8 mi.
How many schools serve Las cruces, NM?
43 schools (23 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Las cruces, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Las cruces, NM?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Las cruces, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.4 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Las cruces

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