Land and home values in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Doña Ana County (metro core, Las Cruces, NM) covers 3,808 square miles and 61 census tracts. Residential land is about $5.21 per sq ft at the county median, from $2.50 in its most rural tracts to $7.71 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $229,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,140 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $5.21 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $226,948 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $56,737 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $2,200 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $229,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $155,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $291,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,040 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,140 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,590 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,740 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 6.0% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 4 | $7.71 | $382,000 | $1,440 |
| Upper | 11 | $6.14 | $289,000 | $1,200 |
| Mid | 18 | $5.03 | $213,000 | $1,100 |
| Entry | 20 | $4.67 | $159,000 | $985 |
| Rural | 8 | $6.43 | $247,000 | $1,540 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesilla | Town | $7.34 | $314,000 |
| San Pablo | Community | $6.96 | $284,000 |
| Fairacres | Community | $6.65 | $290,000 |
| Santa Teresa | Community | $6.50 | $224,000 |
| Picacho Hills | Community | $6.46 | $475,000 |
| Doña Ana | Community | $6.01 | $100,000 |
| Sunland Park | Town | $5.66 | $224,000 |
| University Park | Community | $5.57 | $177,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Doña Ana County, NM?
Residential land in Doña Ana County, NM is about $5.21 per square foot, or $226,948 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $56,737. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Doña Ana County, NM?
The typical (median) home in Doña Ana County, NM is worth about $229,000, with entry-level homes around $155,000 and upper-end homes around $291,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Doña Ana County, NM?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,140 a month in Doña Ana County, NM, a 1-bedroom about $1,040 and a 3-bedroom about $1,590 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Doña Ana County, NM?
Farmland averages about $2,200 an acre in Doña Ana County, NM (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.