Las Cruces Metro Area Housing
As of 2006-2010, median price of a house in Las Cruces Area is $198,300, which is higher than the state average of $161,200 and is higher than the national average of $179,900. The median year that a house in Las Cruces Area was built is 1998, which is newer than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1980 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 13,588 Owner Occupied Houses in Las Cruces Area, #137| Las Cruces Area | 198,300 USD |
| New Mexico | 158,400 USD |
| U.S. | 188,400 USD |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Housing Occupancy
| Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 81,492, see rank | 100% | 901,388 | 131,704,730 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 75,532 | 92.69%, see rank | 87.80% | 88.62% |
| Owner Occupied | 48,514 | 59.53%, see rank | 60.14% | 57.69% |
| Renter Occupied | 27,018 | 33.15%, see rank | 27.65% | 30.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,960 | 7.31%, see rank | 12.20% | 11.38% |
| For Rent | 2,054 | 2.52%, see rank | 2.46% | 3.14% |
| For Sale Only | 889 | 1.09%, see rank | 1.23% | 1.44% |
| Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 242 | 0.30%, see rank | 0.38% | 0.48% |
| For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 680 | 0.83%, see rank | 4.06% | 3.53% |
| For Migrant Workers | 16 | 0.02%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Other Vacant | 2,079 | 2.55%, see rank | 4.05% | 2.77% |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #16| Las Cruces Area | New Mexico | U.S. |
| 1998 | 1980 | 1975 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Mortgage Status
| Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
| Owner-Occupied Units | 13,588 | 100% | 526,585 | 76,089,650 |
| With a Mortgage | 11,052 | 81.34%, see rank | 61.11% | 67.94% |
| Without a Mortgage | 2,536 | 18.66%, see rank | 38.89% | 32.06% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Las Cruces Area | 1,419 USD |
| New Mexico | 1,194 USD |
| U.S. | 1,524 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. |
| $299 or Less | 14 | 0.13%, see rank | 0.40% | 0.22% |
| $300 to $499 | 84 | 0.76%, see rank | 3.52% | 1.85% |
| $500 to $699 | 246 | 2.23%, see rank | 9.76% | 5.39% |
| $700 to $999 | 1,698 | 15.36%, see rank | 22.48% | 14.41% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 4,175 | 37.78%, see rank | 32.61% | 27.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 2,679 | 24.24%, see rank | 16.79% | 19.94% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 1,767 | 15.99%, see rank | 10.61% | 19.39% |
| $3,000 or More | 389 | 3.52%, see rank | 3.83% | 11.73% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Las Cruces Area | 24.50% of the Total Income |
| New Mexico | 23.50% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 25.00% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 463 | 4.19%, see rank | 6.54% | 4.85% |
| 10% to 20% | 3,311 | 29.96%, see rank | 32.56% | 28.90% |
| 20% to 30% | 3,548 | 32.10%, see rank | 26.34% | 28.42% |
| 30% to 40% | 1,798 | 16.27%, see rank | 14.02% | 15.27% |
| 40% or More | 1,907 | 17.25%, see rank | 20.07% | 22.15% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Las Cruces Area | 358 USD |
| New Mexico | 303 USD |
| U.S. | 431 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. |
| $199 or Less | 259 | 10.21%, see rank | 21.60% | 8.92% |
| $200 to $299 | 487 | 19.20%, see rank | 27.91% | 16.68% |
| $300 to $499 | 1,243 | 49.01%, see rank | 35.12% | 35.65% |
| $500 to $699 | 405 | 15.97%, see rank | 10.61% | 20.07% |
| $700 or More | 142 | 5.60%, see rank | 4.76% | 18.68% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Las Cruces Area | 10.50% of the Total Income |
| New Mexico | 10.00% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 12.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 1,187 | 46.81%, see rank | 50.05% | 38.92% |
| 10% to 20% | 895 | 35.29%, see rank | 27.88% | 31.98% |
| 20% to 30% | 142 | 5.60%, see rank | 9.37% | 12.67% |
| 30% to 40% | 92 | 3.63%, see rank | 4.46% | 5.90% |
| 40% or More | 188 | 7.41%, see rank | 7.15% | 9.51% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Units in Structure
| Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 18,744 | 100% | 887,890 | 130,038,080 |
| 1-unit, Detached | 15,826 | 84.43%, see rank | 64.32% | 61.62% |
| 1-unit, Attached | 593 | 3.16%, see rank | 3.81% | 5.74% |
| 2 Units | 7 | 0.04%, see rank | 1.87% | 3.88% |
| 3 or 4 Units | 623 | 3.32%, see rank | 3.76% | 4.47% |
| 5 to 9 Units | 277 | 1.48%, see rank | 2.88% | 4.84% |
| 10 or More Units | 1,051 | 5.61%, see rank | 6.50% | 12.68% |
| Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 367 | 1.96%, see rank | 16.86% | 6.76% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Rooms
| Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 18,744 | 100% | 887,890 | 130,038,080 |
| 1 Room | 51 | 0.27%, see rank | 2.25% | 1.59% |
| 2 Rooms | 197 | 1.05%, see rank | 2.47% | 2.62% |
| 3 Rooms | 754 | 4.02%, see rank | 7.84% | 9.02% |
| 4 Rooms | 2,020 | 10.78%, see rank | 17.85% | 16.85% |
| 5 Rooms | 4,056 | 21.64%, see rank | 25.42% | 20.93% |
| 6 Rooms | 4,645 | 24.78%, see rank | 20.29% | 18.56% |
| 7 Rooms | 3,311 | 17.66%, see rank | 12.12% | 12.38% |
| 8 Rooms | 2,314 | 12.35%, see rank | 6.42% | 8.39% |
| 9 Rooms or More | 1,396 | 7.45%, see rank | 5.33% | 9.65% |
| Median Rooms | 6.00, see rank | - | 5.30 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Bedrooms
| Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 18,744 | 100% | 887,890 | 130,038,080 |
| No Bedroom | 51 | 0.27%, see rank | 2.50% | 1.84% |
| 1 Bedroom | 737 | 3.93%, see rank | 9.70% | 11.32% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 2,813 | 15.01%, see rank | 26.15% | 27.20% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 9,929 | 52.97%, see rank | 45.97% | 39.80% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 4,468 | 23.84%, see rank | 13.57% | 15.80% |
| 5 or More Bedrooms | 746 | 3.98%, see rank | 2.12% | 4.04% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
House Heating Fuel
| Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 17,236 | 100% | 756,112 | 114,235,996 |
| Utility Gas | 15,091 | 87.56%, see rank | 67.51% | 49.91% |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 465 | 2.70%, see rank | 10.76% | 5.38% |
| Electricity | 1,443 | 8.37%, see rank | 13.96% | 34.20% |
| Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 23 | 0.13%, see rank | 0.14% | 7.07% |
| Coal or Coke | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.07% | 0.12% |
| Wood | 121 | 0.70%, see rank | 6.44% | 1.97% |
| Solar Energy | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.33% | 0.03% |
| Other Fuel | 93 | 0.54%, see rank | 0.61% | 0.42% |
| No Fuel Used | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.17% | 0.90% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Gross Rent
| Monthly Rental | Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. |
| Occupied Units Paying Rent | 3,483 | 100% | 208,423 | 35,969,315 |
| $199 or Less | 42 | 1.21%, see rank | 3.03% | 2.25% |
| $200 to $299 | 49 | 1.41%, see rank | 3.93% | 3.41% |
| $300 to $499 | 235 | 6.75%, see rank | 16.43% | 9.80% |
| $500 to $699 | 381 | 10.94%, see rank | 28.97% | 19.41% |
| $700 to $999 | 1,061 | 30.46%, see rank | 28.19% | 29.88% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,426 | 40.94%, see rank | 16.20% | 23.51% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 184 | 5.28%, see rank | 2.26% | 7.56% |
| $2,000 or More | 105 | 3.01%, see rank | 0.99% | 4.16% |
| Median | $994, see rank | - | $683 | $841 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.
Vehicle Available
| Las Cruces Area | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,236 | 100% | 756,112 | 114,235,996 |
| No Vehicles Available | 709 | 4.11%, see rank | 5.54% | 8.85% |
| 1 Vehicles Available | 4,791 | 27.80%, see rank | 33.26% | 33.28% |
| 2 Vehicles Available | 7,149 | 41.48%, see rank | 37.98% | 37.87% |
| 3 or More Vehicles Available | 4,587 | 26.61%, see rank | 23.22% | 20.00% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data.