Las Cruces, New Mexico

Population 101,053

Las Cruces is located in Dona Ana County, NM. The population is 101,053, making Las Cruces the largest city in Dona Ana County and the 2nd largest city in the state of New Mexico.

There are 43 public schools in Las Cruces with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Las Cruces is high , and there are 218 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Las Cruces is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Las Cruces property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Las Cruces include San Ysidro, Fairacres and Mesilla.

Las Cruces Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.8%

Crime Rate

38.94% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 297
  • Violent Crimes: 497
  • Robbery: 55
  • Burglary: 632
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

37.23% Higher than national avg.
  • 218 offenders in Las Cruces
  • 21.57 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

217 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 13
  • Tanks & Spills: 196

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • New Mexico unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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43 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 43 K-12 public schools in Las Cruces, NM and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Las Cruces's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
4 Private Schools

College Heights Kindergarten

Las Cruces Academy

Las Cruces Catholic School

Mesilla Valley Christian School

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5 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

218 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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298 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Las Cruces, NM issued 298 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 298 permits, 287 were issued for single family homes and 11 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Las Cruces, NM issued 504 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 504 permits, 397 were issued for single family homes and 107 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $679
  • 1 Bedroom: $693
  • 2 Bedrooms: $842
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,193
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,404

Zip Codes

88001 88002 88003 88004 88005 88006 88007 88011 88012 88013 88033 88046

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Environmental Hazards

217 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Las Cruces, NM has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Las Cruces, NM is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Las Cruces, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.43°
  • February 40.23°
  • March 50.45°
  • April 59.53°
  • May 65.65°
  • June 77.82°
  • July 83.4°
  • August 79.9°
  • September 72.67°
  • October 60.33°
  • November 46.27°
  • December 38.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Las Cruces, NM

Earthquakes
Las Cruces, NM has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Las Cruces, NM has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Las Cruces, NM has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Las Cruces, NM has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Las Cruces, NM: $39,201

Unemployment

Unemployment in Las Cruces is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.74%
White Collar - 61.26%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Susana Martinez
  • Sen. Martin Heinrich
  • Sen. Tom Udall

City Representatives

  • Steve Pearce

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

8 Cemeteries view all

26 FCC Towers view all

13 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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