Why Live in La Mesa
La Mesa, a neighborhood in Las Cruces, features a mix of modest ranch-style homes, manufactured homes, and cottages built between the 1920s and 1970s, with some Pueblo adobe homes dating back to the 1870s. These homes typically have two or three bedrooms and sit on lots ranging from about an acre to just over 2 acres. The neighborhood's streets are laid out on a grid, partially paved, and lined with gravel, with most yards enclosed by chain-link fences. Multi-family rental units are interspersed among single-family homes. Residents enjoy local attractions such as La Mesa Recreation Park, a simple open field for baseball or kickball, and Stahmanns Pecans, a family-owned orchard six miles north, ideal for scenic bike rides. Dining options include Chope's Bar & Café, known for its homestyle Mexican dishes and historic 19th-century adobe building, and Casa El Camino, offering Guadalajara-style cuisine and weekend mimosas. Local businesses include Eagle Grocery and The Little Shop On 28, a boutique for handmade local art and furniture. The neighborhood is accessible via New Mexico Highway 28, which leads 17 miles north to Las Cruces and 32 miles south to Downtown El Paso. The closest hospital, MountainView Regional Medical Center, is 18 miles away, and El Paso International Airport is about 40 miles away. Schools in the area include Gadsden Middle, which is highly rated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Mesa a good place to live?
La Mesa is a good place to live. La Mesa is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. La Mesa has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 41. The average household income is $49,593 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 13.9% of residents. A majority of residents in La Mesa are home owners, with 22% of residents renting and 78% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving La Mesa can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
La Mesa neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in La Mesa?
The median home price in La Mesa is $159,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $32,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $810 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $35K a year to afford the median home price in La Mesa. The average household income in La Mesa is $50K.
What are the best public schools in La Mesa?
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Home Trends in La Mesa, NM
On average, homes in La Mesa, Las Cruces sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in La Mesa, Las Cruces over the last 12 months is $193,000.
Median Sale Price
$193,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$139,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$65
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$159,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%