Living in Las Cruces
Las Cruces is a city in New Mexico, United States, home to 101,643 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are first-time home buyers (top 18%, #1,385 of 8,006), remote workers (top 19%, #1,332 of 7,271), low-income households (top 22%, #2,083 of 9,771).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 02 min and sets around 1:06; in late June it sets around 4:17.
How Las Cruces ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #9,017 of 11,898 | #18 of 75 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,083 of 9,771 | #6 of 64 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #4,799 of 8,006 | #15 of 40 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,457 of 6,237 | #13 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #6,945 of 9,474 | #11 of 50 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #7,578 of 9,474 | #18 of 50 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #8,054 of 10,762 | #29 of 75 | Map |
| Single professional | 33 | #3,973 of 4,537 | #11 of 14 | Map |
| Young professional | 38 | #3,781 of 4,444 | #10 of 14 | Map |
| DINKS | 30 | #2,924 of 3,053 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,332 of 7,271 | #5 of 47 | Map |
| Commuter | 60 | #4,122 of 6,227 | #11 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #2,227 of 3,933 | #6 of 14 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 57 | #1,385 of 8,006 | #6 of 40 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #3,109 of 12,111 | #10 of 86 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 39 | #3,062 of 4,114 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 33 | #5,573 of 7,271 | #15 of 47 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 39 | #7,915 of 9,474 | #21 of 50 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #15,139 of 18,063 | #162 of 177 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #7,513 of 16,523 | #106 of 146 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,347 of 18,063 | #157 of 177 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #9,119 of 16,523 | #25 of 146 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #5,235 of 21,167 | #11 of 216 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #7,814 of 12,111 | #23 of 86 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 40 | #7,447 of 12,111 | #19 of 86 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #1,890 of 4,750 | #5 of 14 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Anthony (New Mexico) 38 km
- Anthony (Texas) 38 km
- Canutillo 48 km
- Chaparral 49 km
- Sunland Park 60 km
- Fort Bliss 65 km
- El Paso (Texas) 67 km
- Homestead Meadows North 77 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.