Fairacres, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
395 Population 187/sq mi density
$215,800 Home Value $286,242 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairacres, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$215,800
23% below
Zillow: $286,242
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
29.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Fairacres Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairacres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
77%
Poverty
240%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairacres a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairacres is $215,800 , 23% 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 1986.

Education

21.5% of adults in Fairacres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairacres 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

Population395
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans25.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$27,610
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty29.7%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

Home Value$215,800
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$286,242
Housing Units243
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,397/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation3,897 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairacres was built in 1986.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.