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Las Cruces, New Mexico · ZIP 88005

Las Cruces — ZIP 88005

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Las Cruces (88005) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Las Cruces. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $278K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency22%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$278K
Median rent$1,118/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$278K

Median Rent

$1,118/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
J PAUL TAYLOR ACADEMYKG–08200
42%
57%
MESILLA ELEMENTARYPK–05324
32%
37%
MESILLA PARK ELEMENTARYPK–05311
32%
32%
TOMBAUGH ELEMENTARYPK–05565
30%
43%
JORNADA ELEMENTARYPK–05429
28%
41%
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYPK–05182
22%
32%
MAC ARTHUR ELEMENTARYPK–05335
17%
22%
LA ACADEMIA DOLORES HUERTA06–08—
17%
27%
ZIA MIDDLE06–08616
13%
22%
ALAMEDA ELEMENTARYPK–05331
12%
17%
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARYPK–05182
12%
27%
ALMA D'ARTE CHARTER09–1263
10%
50%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,017

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

37.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 88005 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 88005 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 88005 is approximately $278K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 88005 in Las Cruces has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.