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Best Places to Live in Las Cruces Metro Area, New Mexico

Ranked #17 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
Ranked #18 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #20 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #39 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #79 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

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Population:206,896
Pop. Change:18%
State: New Mexico
Metro Area:Las Cruces Metro Area
County:Dona Ana
City:Las Cruces, Sunland Park, ... 15 more
Zip Code:88001, 88006, ... 30 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Las_Cruces, New Mexico Metro Area

As of 2011, Las Cruces Metro Area's population is 206,896 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 18.45 percent.

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The median home cost in Las Cruces Metro Area is $126,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.45 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Las Cruces Metro Area's cost of living is 10.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Las Cruces Metro Area public schools spend $4,436 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.3 students per teacher in Las Cruces Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Las Cruces Metro Area is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Las Cruces Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.27 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Las Cruces Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes under $250,000
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