The Best Place to Live and Move to in New Mexico

Las Cruces Resource Guide

You are going to want to bookmark this page. There are so many reasons we recommend moving to Las Cruces. Below are just a sample of our favorites.

Great Outdoors

We love Las Cruces for the great outdoor activities it has. And, with 320 days of sunshine a year gives you plenty of time to explore.

Entertainment

The rich culture in our area provides many entertainment options for all ages.

Restaurants

You will find that Las Cruces has a bit of everything to delight your culinary senses.

Schools

Las Cruces public school district covers the city of Las Cruces as well as White Sands Missile Range, the settlement of Doña Ana, and the town of Mesilla. This above average school district is home to 21 preschools, 25 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and eight high schools.

Safety & Medical

Added in 2020 to New Mexico’s Safest Cities, Las Cruces is a great place to raise a family or retire. The city has 37 hospitals and many other health options.

Employment

There are many employment opportunities within the Las Cruces area that span across both the private and public sector. Regardless of your education level, Las Cruces has some wonderful employment options.

About Las Cruces, NM

Officially incorporated as a town in 1907, Las Cruces is home to New Mexico State University, White Sands Testing Facilities, and Spaceport America.

With amazing outdoor adventure, unique culinary experiences, and one of the top-rated farmer’s markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of fun!

Weather in Las Cruces New Mexico

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Las Cruces Weather

Like a typical desert climate, you can expect average highs of 57-77°F in the winter months, and  86-95°F in the summers. Lows average between 29-45°F in the winters and 53-68°F in the summers. More weather information for Las Cruces can be found here.

New Homes in Las Cruces

There are so many things to consider when buying a brand new home in Las Cruces, NM.

We have compiled all the new communities for you to consider when purchasing a new home.

Las Cruces has amazing new communities and homes for sale
Las Cruces is home to some great 55+ and older retirement communities.

Retirement Communities

New Mexico is a wonderful place to retire. Take a peak at our list of the best communities to retire (55+) in Las Cruces.

New Mexico living at its best

Featured Properties

After reviewing all of the available homes in Las Cruces, here are our top picks. Updated daily, these homes usually move fast. 

This home has been professionally remodeled by a licensed contractor and is a much nicer home today than the first day it was built. It has refrigerated air, reverse osmosis and soft water system, stainless appliances, new covered porch, upgraded windows, new tile, new fixtures. This home is completely refurbished and is an amazing home […]

1764 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1764 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhome sits on a view lot and a pretty street in the highly desirable Sonoma Ranch neighborhood. You enter the property through a gated courtyard, and once inside this home you will discover gorgeous tray ceilings and an open-floor-plan feeling. The kitchen is just made for entertaining and includes a […]

1450 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1450 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

COMFORTABLE and WELL-KEPT country home on 1.1 acre in popular Mission Bell Estates 1, 778 sqft, 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, and an oversized 1-car garage with workshop Formal dining room and separate breakfast nook Delightful country kitchen with oak cabinetry and tile countertops Master suite has a walk-in closet and 3/4 bath NEW roof, NEW carpet, NEW […]

1778 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1778 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Views, Views, Views! This beautiful home sits on a 2.5 acre lot with gorgeous views from all directions! The perimeter of the property is fully fenced and the entire lot is level (no arroyos), so there’s so much extra space to build your work shop or park all your toys! Close to Soledad Canyon road, […]

2015 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
2015 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Don’t wait! This home could be yours! This home has 4 bedrooms 2 baths. Built in 2017, this beautiful home features tile and laminate floors with no carpet. Kitchen and bathrooms have granite counters, kitchen island, farmhouse sink, large pantry and stainless steel appliances. Master bath has walk in shower only, no tub. Grass in […]

1562 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths
1562 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths
994 sq ft 2 beds 1 bath
994 sq ft 2 beds 1 bath

The Tiffany II model. Has four bedrooms and two baths with open floor plan.

1730 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths
1730 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths

3672 Paloma Court sits on a 6621 square-foot lot on a cul-de-sac with a beautiful backyard with an oversized covered patio. Completed with a two car garage, two dining areas, light open living area, beautiful flooring throughout the home and an amazing white gourmet kitchen!! You can enjoy the four bedrooms three bathrooms and plenty […]

2381 sq ft 4 beds 3 baths
2381 sq ft 4 beds 3 baths

Beautiful Home on Corner Lot with Open Floor Plan and High Ceilings. Gated Entry way. Organ Mountain Views from Dining area. Upgraded Open Kitchen with Granite Counters, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Breakfast Bar and Pantry. Family Room has Tuscan Finish Trey Ceiling. Four Bedrooms, Two and One Half Baths with 2115 Square Feet. Built in […]

2115 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths
2115 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths

Three bedroom two bath home has Large living room W/gas fireplace. Kitchen has breakfast bar, pantry, gas stove W/griddle, tile floors and new granite counter tops plus large eating area/dining room that has beautiful view of the Organ Mts. All Bedrooms have ceiling fans, two have mirrored doors. Master bedroom has tile flooring that looks […]

1756 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1756 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Great price, Great location and plenty of room! this is located at 1915 Highland Ave, closed to schools, shopping and parks. The home comes with 3 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, kitchen, a den, living room, dining room and a bonus room. The floors are all tile except 1 bedroom. The HVAC has recently been put in […]

1910 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1910 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Welcome HOME! PUEBLO STYLE BEAUTY! Here you will find a gorgeous pueblo style home having 3 large bedrooms and two baths, nice kitchen with dinning and living room for entertaining! Multiple outdoor living spaces with a very nice pergola right outside the master bedroom!!This home has tile floors throughout, upgraded lighting Lots of shade in […]

1633 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1633 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Located in Miner’s Ridge this, Southwestern-style, home features an open design, 2, 355 sqft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Carefully situated on 1.12 acre home site with wonderful Organ Mountain views! Welcoming front courtyard. Living room features a kiva-style fireplace w/banco, skylights, ceiling fan, tile flooring & access to back patio. Formal dining area with large […]

2355 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
2355 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Now’s your chance to live in the wonderful community ”The Greens”. This subdivision is located only minutes from NMSU, hospital and interstate access. HOA provides complete maintenance of all front yard landscaping of all homes, plus you will have access to the community swimming pool and this house is located directly across the street from […]

1602 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1602 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with sensible open floor plan. Sparkling tile floors, ceiling fan and light filled room. Kitchen includes, gas oven/stove, plenty of counter space open to the dining area with sliding door to backyard. Treasured covered patio and fenced backyard. Master bedroom on bottom floor adjacent to the living room. Master […]

1614 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1614 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths

Real hardwood floors in Lr, Den, Dining and Master Bedroom. Engineered hard wood in 2 bedrooms.Home is all tile or wood floors. Extra 1/2 bath in garage by HotTub room/hobby room/Office/5th Br. Enclosed 20×30 Pool. Back yard is surrounded by Pine Trees. Gazibo, table & chairs convey.

2904 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths
2904 sq ft 4 beds 2 baths

Enjoy Life at this popular condo community, The Casitas at Morningstar, located in the heart of ever so popular Sonoma Ranch. This upstairs one bedroom condo is clean and move in ready with brand new carpeting. The light and bright condo offers 790 sq feet with a full appliance package including a washer and dryer […]

790 sq ft 1 bed 1 bath
790 sq ft 1 bed 1 bath

The Hondo model with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Energy Star and Green certified home.

1654 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths
1654 sq ft 3 beds 2 baths