Living in La Mesilla, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Mesilla · Census data 2020–2024
La Mesilla has 2,697 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $81,438 (27% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $315,800, the median rent is $1,012/month.
La Mesilla at a glance
- Population
- 2,697
- Median age
- 45.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $81,438State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $315,800State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,012/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is La Mesilla a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in La Mesilla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Mesilla the median home value is $315,800, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, which is 17.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,662 a month in housing costs.
La Mesilla median household income
The median household income in La Mesilla is $81,438 and the income per person is $45,262. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in La Mesilla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,144
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.56
La Mesilla demographics
- Population
- 2,697
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 1,053
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Mesilla ›
Education in La Mesilla
38.8% of adults 25 and older in La Mesilla have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Mesilla
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
La Mesilla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesilla | 2,697 | $81,438 | $315,800 | $1,012 |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,293 | $67,826 | — | — |
| Santa Clara Pueblo | 733 | $46,875 | $123,900 | $1,052 |
| Sombrillo | 168 | $243,750 | $324,100 | — |
| El Rancho | 1,451 | $80,417 | $281,400 | $1,070 |
| Jaconita | 268 | $101,250 | $244,400 | $850 |
| Santa Cruz | 228 | $33,750 | $253,100 | $850 |
| Jacona | 412 | $84,375 | $475,000 | $1,150 |
| Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | $210,800 | $829 |
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What is the median household income in La Mesilla, NM?
The median household income in La Mesilla is $81,438, 27% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Mesilla?
The median home value in La Mesilla is $315,800, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in La Mesilla?
The median gross rent in La Mesilla is $1,012 per month, about 17.6% of household income.
Is La Mesilla, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in La Mesilla?
The median age in La Mesilla is 45.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in La Mesilla?
The average commute to work in La Mesilla is 33 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Mesilla?
The unemployment rate in La Mesilla is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Mesilla?
38.8% of adults in La Mesilla 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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