At a Glance
Median Income
$73,681
$53,109 per capita
Home Value
$296,200
Zillow: $286,242
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
12.3% smoking rate
How Mesilla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mesilla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mesilla a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mesilla residents earn a median household income of $73,681 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,109. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Mesilla is $296,200 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,242. Median rent is $1,058/month, with 24.9% 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 1970.
Education
46.7% of adults in Mesilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mesilla 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
Population1,850
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,681
Per Capita$53,109
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A
Home Value$296,200
Rent$1,058
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$286,242
Housing Units855
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation3,883 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.7%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mesilla was built in 1970.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.