Why Live in Fairacres
Fairacres in Las Cruces is characterized by its rural ambiance, with pecan orchards, dirt roads, and large lots ranging from a quarter-acre to 3 acres. The neighborhood features a mix of manufactured homes and ranch-style houses built between the 1960s and 2020s, often showcasing Pueblo Revival-style details like flat roofs and stucco exteriors. The area offers scenic views of the distant Organ Mountains and embraces the desert landscape. The Rio Grande borders Fairacres, providing opportunities for trail riding and river floating during summer irrigation. La Llorona Park, with its playground and the 5-mile La Llorona Trail, is popular for cycling and jogging. The nearby 13,000-acre Picacho Peak Recreation Area offers over 15 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Dining options include Picacho Peak Brewing Company and Elephant Ranch Bar, while Valley Pizza has been a local favorite since 2006. Downtown Las Cruces, with its restaurants, shops, and the Farmers and Crafts Market, is about 4 miles away. Annual events like the Mesilla Valley Maze and the New Mexico Pumpkin Festival draw regional crowds. Fairacres relies on car travel due to the absence of public transportation, bike lanes, and sidewalks. Interstate 10 provides access to El Paso, 48 miles away, and Las Cruces International Airport is 5 miles away. Local schools include Fairacres Elementary, Picacho Middle, Mayfield High, and Las Cruces High, with varying ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairacres a good place to live?
Fairacres is a good place to live. Fairacres is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Fairacres is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Fairacres has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 40. The average household income is $57,541 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 8.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Fairacres are home owners, with 18.8% of residents renting and 81.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fairacres can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fairacres neighborhood guide.
Is Fairacres, NM a safe neighborhood?
Fairacres, NM is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fairacres?
The median home price in Fairacres is $565,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $113,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,860 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $123K a year to afford the median home price in Fairacres. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Fairacres is $58K.
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Home Trends in Fairacres, NM
On average, homes in Fairacres, Las Cruces sell after 2 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days.
Median Single Family Sale Price
$565,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$166
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$565,000