Living in La Mesa, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Mesa · Census data 2020–2024
La Mesa has 473 residents with a median age of 63.7. The median home value is $206,300, the median rent is $570/month.
La Mesa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Mesa at a glance
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 63.7State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $206,300State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $570/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is La Mesa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in La Mesa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Mesa the median home value is $206,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $570 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,063 a month in housing costs.
Housing in La Mesa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 373
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 48.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.46
48.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that La Mesa has many vacation and second homes.
La Mesa demographics
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 63.7
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 43.1%
- Households
- 192
- Foreign-born
- 37.2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Mesa ›
Education in La Mesa
15.5% of adults 25 and older in La Mesa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Mesa
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 45.3%
La Mesa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa | 473 | — | $206,300 | $570 |
| San Miguel | 772 | $55,145 | $116,500 | — |
| Vado | 2,895 | $37,411 | $104,400 | $756 |
| Mesquite | 675 | $70,692 | $96,400 | — |
| Chamberino | 580 | $61,250 | — | $808 |
| Berino | 1,454 | $39,907 | $105,100 | — |
| San Pablo | 696 | $68,047 | $273,300 | — |
| Anthony | 8,767 | $38,132 | $116,000 | $561 |
| Tortugas | 381 | $31,554 | $83,200 | — |
More for people moving to La Mesa
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What is the average home price in La Mesa?
The median home value in La Mesa is $206,300, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in La Mesa?
The median gross rent in La Mesa is $570 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is La Mesa, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in La Mesa?
The median age in La Mesa is 63.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in La Mesa?
The average commute to work in La Mesa is 24 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Mesa?
The unemployment rate in La Mesa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Mesa?
15.5% of adults in La Mesa have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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