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La Mesilla, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,531
Population
569/sq mi density
$74,385
Median Income
$39,805 per capita
$266,900
Home Value
$320,034 Zillow
$1,015
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
237
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,385 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$266,900 home value, $1,015/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$266,900
5% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.7%
36% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,005
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$266,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$320,034
Median Sale Price
$590,000
Median List Price
$620,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.7%
Owner-Occupied
11.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$828/mo
1 Bedroom
$927/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,129/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,496/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,758/mo
Census median rent:
$1,015/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
224 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
12.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Active Inventory
8
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
88.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $266,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,034 |
| Median Sale Price | $590,000 |
| Median List Price | $620,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $291 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,015 |
| FMR Studio | $828 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $927 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,129 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,496 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,758 |
Market
| Days on Market | 224 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 8 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $291 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,005 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 21.6% |