Las Cruces, NM
Living in Las Cruces
Bikeability45
Walkability37
Commute87
Public Transit21
Affordability88
Public Safety79
Airports35
Hospitals15
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
102kPopulation+9.2k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
32%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate22%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$4.6k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value+$2.8k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$671Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Las Cruces
United States45
New Mexico61
Las Cruces Metro Area18
Doña Ana County18
Property Crime in Las Cruces
United States48
New Mexico62
Las Cruces Metro Area31
Doña Ana County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Las Cruces
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Las Cruces, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces Catholic School
0 miles, S
Mission Lutheran School
2 miles, E
College Heights Kindergarten
3 miles, SE
Las Cruces Academy
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Las Cruces, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
4 miles, SE
The University of Texas at El Paso
42 miles, SE
Western New Mexico University
92 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Las Cruces, NM
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc
2 miles, NE
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
4 miles, E
Memorial Medical Center
4 miles, SE
The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus
32 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Las Cruces, NM
El Paso International Airport
43 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
147 miles, NE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
188 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
210 miles, E