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Mesilla, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County
Mesilla, NM
At a Glance
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)
Is Mesilla a Good Place to Live?
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 2.0% (44% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Mesilla reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.