Las Cruces has a population of approximately 109,934 and experiences a population change rate of 48.03%. The population density is 1,428.9 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for Las Cruces is $47,722, with 43,995 households and an average household size of 2.46.
Home Value
The median value of a home in Las Cruces is $269,700 with an appreciation rate of 18.30%. 51.31% of housing in the state is owned while 40.05% is rented.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Las Cruces is 91.4 %.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Las Cruces is 3.00%, and recent job growth is at 1.54%. Future job growth is projected at 42.64%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in Las Cruces is 8.19%, while the income tax rate is 4.90% .
Education
School expenditures in Las Cruces are $12,307, and the school ratio is 15.1:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 94.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 27.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 10 inches per year, with 2.2 inches of snow per year.