At a Glance
Median Income
$28,346
$17,151 per capita
Home Value
$107,500
Zillow: $286,242
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
61.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
43.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
11.4% smoking rate
How Doña Ana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Doña Ana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Doña Ana a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Doña Ana residents earn a median household income of $28,346 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,151. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Doña Ana is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,242. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
1.9% of adults in Doña Ana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
61.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Doña Ana has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Data Overview
People
Population1,154
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,803/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,346
Per Capita$17,151
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty43.2%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,500
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$286,242
Housing Units559
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation3,958 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+61.2%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute12 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Doña Ana was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.