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Las Cruces, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County
Las Cruces, NM
At a Glance
How Las Cruces Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Las Cruces's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Las Cruces a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Las Cruces residents earn a median household income of $55,176 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,804. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% 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 Las Cruces is $217,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,242. Median rent is $946/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Las Cruces reports 497 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,581/100K. The murder rate is 9.7/100K.
Education
37.3% of adults in Las Cruces hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Las Cruces has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.