Here's what it costs to live in Las Cruces, New Mexico, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, while the typical home is valued around $231,700. Households earn a median of $55,422 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$55,422
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$974
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$231,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$744
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$951
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,042
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,449
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
114,197
Latest estimate
Median Age
33 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$913
Per month
Avg Home Value
$207,640
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 88001 | — | $816 | $144,800 |
| ZIP 88003 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 88005 | — | $814 | $189,900 |
| ZIP 88007 | — | $742 | $216,100 |
| ZIP 88011 | — | $1,004 | $297,900 |
| ZIP 88012 | — | $1,191 | $189,500 |
Healthcare Score
30.5
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.5%
The cost of living index for Las Cruces is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Las Cruces is $974 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Las Cruces is $55,422 per year.
The median home value in Las Cruces is $231,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Las Cruces is not yet available.
Tax data for New Mexico is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
