New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Mesilla is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 1,850. Residents earn $73,681 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mesilla receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Mesilla offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mesilla is $73,681, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mesilla is $296,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,058 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Mesilla is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 844 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Mesilla enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 67.4% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.6% |
| 143% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,681 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,109 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,105 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,817 |
| County GDP | $11,315M |
| Restaurants | 357 |
| Healthcare | 615 |
| Retail | 511 |
| Manufacturing | 122 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,640 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
| Census Median | $296,200 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,058 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,640 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.23% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,397/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 615 |
| Total Violent | 52.8/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 52.8/100K |
| Total Property | 844.3/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 527.7/100K |
| Theft | 263.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 9.1 inches |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,883 ft (1,184 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2693°N, 106.8091°W |
| County FIPS | 35013 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.7% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 326/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 615 |
| Restaurants | 357 |
| Retail Stores | 511 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |