Las Cruces, NM

Living in Las Cruces

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 37
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 15
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Schools 12
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Residents

102k Population +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

$43k Median 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

$155k Median Home Value +$2.8k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$671 Median 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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Las Cruces, NM

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Las Cruces Academy
3 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Las Cruces, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Las Cruces, NM

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Airports

Airports near Las Cruces, NM

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Roswell Air Center
147 miles, NE
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