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Las Cruces

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in New Mexico
  • 482 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Las Cruces is a city in New Mexico with a population of 101,014. Las Cruces is in Doña Ana County. Living in Las Cruces offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Las Cruces there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Las Cruces and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Las Cruces are above average.
    About Las Cruces...
    Population
    101,014

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $150,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $770
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Las Cruces Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      306.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      54.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      38.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      514.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,756.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      277.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Las Cruces

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,924
    National
    $55,322
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    Las Cruces Reviews

    482 reviews
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    I moved several times, LC being most resent and Oct 2018. I like it mostly for it's Hispanic culture. From Michigan originally, and I actually was expecting to feel somewhat out of place here. So wrong. People are more friendly, more ope to speak good things. I am comparing it to MI, OR, CA, FL. It rates #1 for it's people.
    Larger than a small town but has the feel, a good feel. It has one Mall and that is enough!
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    I love Las Cruces because of its community, culture, and creativity. Moving from Texas to New Mexico has allowed me to broaden my knowledge of Spanish speaking cultures and all the beauty that it withholds. Not only this, but there is a strong sense of community. The small city atmosphere allows for a personal connection between everyone who inhabits this town. The community is always so willing to help each other out. Lastly, its creativity is one to be mimicked. Every Saturday there is a local farmer's market downtown. This is a perfect opportunity for everyone to showcase their talents, hobbies, and creative minds. Overall, Las Cruces is a wonderful place to live.
    Las Cruces is full of activities in which to participate, hiking is especially a great option! It's a city full of rich history from the historic plaza of Mesilla (right near Las Cruces) to the vibrant culture that lives within downtown.