Las Cruces Metro Area

NM · 22 cities · 164,919 population

164,919 Total Population
22 Cities & Towns
$65,528 Avg Income
$184,569 Avg Home Value
$858 Avg Rent
26.0% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Las Cruces Metro

Las Cruces, NM

Pop 112,612
Income $55,176
Home $217,400

Chaparral, NM

Pop 16,642
Income $46,102
Home $101,900

Anthony, NM

Pop 8,701
Income $33,141
Home $110,800

Holloman AFB, NM

Pop 4,052
Income $51,205

Vado, NM

Pop 3,185
Income $29,844
Home $108,300

University Park, NM

Pop 2,699
Income $25,433

San Ysidro, NM

Pop 2,179
Income $90,724
Home $306,900

Picacho Hills, NM

Pop 1,995
Income $124,250
Home $438,600

Mesilla, NM

Pop 1,850
Income $73,681
Home $296,200

Radium Springs, NM

Pop 1,661
Income $50,000
Home $132,100

White Sands, NM

Pop 1,577
Income $87,059

Berino, NM

Pop 1,429
Income $37,614

The Las Cruces metropolitan area is the 224th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 164,919 spread across 22 cities and towns in NM. Anchored by Las Cruces, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Las Cruces metro area earn an average household income of $65,528, while the average home value sits at $184,569. Renters in the area pay an average of $858 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Las Cruces metro reports an average violent crime rate of 403.1 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 2,569.9 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 62.9°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 21.4%, suggesting economic challenges in parts of the region.

With 22 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Las Cruces metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature62.9°F
Avg January Temp43.6°F
Avg July Temp82.1°F
Avg Annual Precipitation9.3"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate403.1 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate2569.9 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate9.3%
Avg Poverty Rate21.4%
Avg Median Age42.2

All 22 Cities in Las Cruces Metro Area

1 Las Cruces NM 112,612
2 Chaparral NM 16,642
3 Anthony NM 8,701
4 Holloman AFB NM 4,052
5 Vado NM 3,185
6 University Park NM 2,699
7 San Ysidro NM 2,179
8 Picacho Hills NM 1,995
9 Mesilla NM 1,850
10 Radium Springs NM 1,661
11 White Sands NM 1,577
12 Berino NM 1,429
13 Doña Ana NM 1,154
14 Butterfield Park NM 826
15 San Pablo NM 729
16 San Miguel NM 707
17 Tortugas NM 642
18 Chamberino NM 601
19 Mesquite NM 584
20 La Mesa NM 548
21 Fairacres NM 395
22 Organ NM 151