Farmland and vineyards surround La Union, a small community in New Mexico’s Mesilla Valley. Residents move here for a quiet community that feels far removed from the rest of the world, but they don’t have to sacrifice easy access to daily essentials. There are shops and restaurants just across the Rio Grande, and El Paso, Texas, is only about half an hour away.
While most of La Union is farmland, you can find Pueblo and Spanish Revival homes in the area. “Residents here love the simplicity and quiet of living among just land, homes and farms,” says Realtor Jessica Yu Ramos with Brokers Inc Real Estate Group, who has lived in El Paso for over 25 years. Houses rarely go on the market, but properties in the area have sold in the $400,000s. Larger estates with more acreage can cost over $1 million. Undeveloped lots are available, giving you the opportunity to build a custom home.
La Union Elementary School is in the area and is part of the Gadsden Independent School District, which earns a B-minus from Niche. At Santa Teresa High School, students can enroll in dual credit courses through New Mexico State University and Doña Ana Community College.
La Union’s agricultural roots really come through in its recreation, especially with the 13-acre La Union Corn Maze. “Honestly, La Union is pretty much known for its maze,” Ramos says. “In the spring, folks come for wagon rides and bounce houses. In the fall, it’s all about pumpkin patches. It’s just a really fun place to be, for kids and adults.” You’ll have to travel to more traditional parks, like Gallegos Park in Canutillo, Texas. Amenities include a playground, skate park and athletic fields. The park is also home to the Canutillo Pool, which is open on the weekends during the summer season. At Keystone Heritage Park near Riverbend, you can walk through the wetlands and the El Paso Desert Botanical Gardens.
Part of what makes La Union stand out is its wine scene, with a handful of wineries in the area. You can sign up for a tasting at:
Most people get around by car, and major roads include New Mexico Highway 28. Ramos says that La Union is “mostly a residential area, but it’s next to Anthony and Vinton, communities that have more shopping and restaurant options.” It’s about a 5-mile (10-minute) drive to either city, and El Paso is about 20 miles (30 minutes) away. The South Central Regional Transit Purple Line bus stops in the area.
Residents travel to nearby communities for a bite to eat, with dining options ranging from century-old Mexican restaurants in La Mesa to pizzerias in Vinton. Options include:
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Rose Dove
The Right Move Real Estate Gro
(915) 268-3696
170 Total Sales
1 in La Union
$365,000 Price
Sylvia Quevedo
Cornerstone Realty
(915) 621-1394
73 Total Sales
2 in La Union
$50K - $450K Price Range
Cassandra Rosales
eXp Realty LLC
(915) 268-1149
225 Total Sales
1 in La Union
$530,000 Price
Dennis Stout
RE/MAX Classic Realty
(915) 465-9778
80 Total Sales
5 in La Union
$100K - $190K Price Range
Dona Stout
RE/MAX Classic Realty
(915) 800-0670
70 Total Sales
5 in La Union
$100K - $190K Price Range
Sebastian Alcazar - SIOR, CCIM
Team Juan Uribe
(915) 621-5070
141 Total Sales
4 in La Union
$160K - $840K Price Range
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Number of Homes
1
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Median Year Built
1984
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,790
Significantly above the national average
1,934
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
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Annual Precipitation
10''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
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Annual Snowfall
1''
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