Las Cruces, NM
Population 112,612 · Las Cruces, NM MSA. Moving to or from Las Cruces? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
112,612
Cost of living (RPP)
90.212
Typical home
$290,023
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $55,176 |
| Median age | 32.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $217,400 |
| Median gross rent | $946/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.41 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 90.212 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 77.918, goods 96.144, services 62.982. Source: BEA, Las Cruces, NM (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$290,023
ZHVI YoY
-0.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,346/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Las Cruces, NM
Total employment (MSA)
75,470
Median wage (annual)
$37,690
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 10,460 | $36,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 7,790 | $27,360 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 6,940 | $26,000 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 6,460 | $61,280 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 5,310 | $29,680 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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