Santa Teresa
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Santa Teresa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 5,044 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,793 ft (1,156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prado Verde, 3.7 miles E.
- 5,044residents (2020 Census)
- 3,793 ftelevation · 1,156 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 22.9 km²
- 570 / sq mipopulation density
- 79932ZIP code
About Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is an unincorporated community in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It is home to the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area, although geographically it is considerably closer to El Paso, Texas, than to Las Cruces. While the United States Census Bureau defined Santa Teresa as a census-designated place (CDP), the census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 4,258 at the 2010 census and 5,044 at the 2020 census. The National Weather Service El Paso Weather Forecast Office that serves extreme western Texas and Southwestern New Mexico states is based in Santa Teresa.
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Living in Santa Teresa
- Median household income
- $63,161
- Median home value
- $215,100
- Median rent
- $1,356/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Santa Teresa had 5,044 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,044 |
|---|---|
| Density | 570 per sq mi (220 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Santa Teresa at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,044 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.85 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,793 ft (1,156 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8714° N, 106.6734° W |
| ZIP code | 79932 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3570700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Santa Teresa
- Prado Verde, TX3.7 mi E
- Canutillo, TX5.4 mi NE
- Sunland Park5.4 mi SE
- La Union5.5 mi N
- Vinton, TX7.7 mi NE
- Westway, TX8.4 mi NE
- Anthony, TX9.1 mi NE
- Anthony10.7 mi NE
- Chamberino11.4 mi N
- Berino14.0 mi N
- El Paso, TX14.3 mi E
- La Mesa17.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Teresa
What county is Santa Teresa in?
Santa Teresa is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Santa Teresa, NM?
5,044 people lived in Santa Teresa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Teresa, NM?
The ZIP code of Santa Teresa is 79932.
What is the elevation of Santa Teresa?
3,793 feet (1,156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Santa Teresa?
Prado Verde (3.7 mi), Canutillo (5.4 mi), Sunland Park (5.4 mi), La Union (5.5 mi), Vinton (7.7 mi).
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