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Las Cruces, New Mexico Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 74,267
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Lifestyle in Las Cruces
Income
| U.S. | New Mexico | Las Cruces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $27,239 | $22,254 | $16,708 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $32,396 | $27,178 | $20,429 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $22,097 | $18,181 | $13,983 |
Males earn $6,446 (46.1%) more than Females in Las Cruces.
Commuting in Las Cruces
Means of transportation to work, workers over 16 years old.
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 24,434 |
| Carpooled | 4,435 |
| Public Transit | 179 |
| Bicycle | 256 |
| Walking | 895 |
| Other Means | 251 |
| Total, Commuted | 30,450 |
| Worked from home | 1,047 |
| Total | 31,497 |
Time Spent Commuting in Las Cruces
Time spent commuting in Las Cruces
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 1,343 |
| 5-9 | 5,835 |
| 10-14 | 7,600 |
| 15-19 | 6,828 |
| 20-24 | 2,738 |
| 25-29 | 835 |
| 30-34 | 2,091 |
| 35-39 | 351 |
| 40-44 | 368 |
| 45-59 | 1,249 |
| 60-89 | 820 |
| Over 90 | 392 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 4,124 | 16.5% | 6,754 | 27.1% |
| Associate Degree | 1,323 | 5.3% | 2,427 | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,672 | 22.7% | 5,064 | 20.3% |
| Master's Degree | 2,148 | 8.6% | 2,373 | 9.5% |
| Professional Degree | 360 | 1.4% | 248 | 1.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 771 | 3.1% | 227 | 0.9% |
| Total (at least some college) | 14,398 | 57.7% | 17,093 | 60.1% |
| Total over 25 | 24,944 | 100% | 28,464 | 100% |
Housing in Las Cruces
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | New Mexico | Las Cruces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2006 | $185,200 | $141,200 | $135,100 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | New Mexico | Las Cruces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,402 | $1,076 | $982 |
| Without a mortgage | $399 | $283 | $327 |
Tenancy in Las Cruces
| Owner-occupied homes | 19,968 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 14,246 |
| Homes for sale | 0 |
| Homes for rent | 0 |
| Total | 34,214 |
Ownership of Houses and Condos
Types of mortgages for owner-occupied Houses and Condos in Las Cruces (2006)
| Mortgage Type | Number of Houses and Condos | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 7,181 | 36.0% |
| First Mortgage Only | 10,948 | 54.8% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 1,839 | 9.2% |
| Total | 19,968 | 100% |
Age of Las Cruces Residents
| Males | Females |
|---|---|
| 29 | 33 |
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