What are the schools like in Doña Ana, NM?

School district data for Doña Ana is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Doña Ana?

The median household income in Doña Ana, NM is $26,223 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Doña Ana, NM?

Doña Ana has an average high temperature of 58.9°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

Doña Ana, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Doña Ana, NM affordable or expensive?

Doña Ana's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Doña Ana is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,400 and the median rent is $705 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Doña Ana, NM?

Doña Ana has a violent crime rate of 545.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3165.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Doña Ana, NM a Good Place to Live?

Doña Ana is a small town of 1,344 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $26,223 . Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Doña Ana stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Doña Ana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Doña Ana city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Doña Ana's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Doña Ana costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Doña Ana, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$705	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$26,223	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Doña Ana's violent crime rate is 545.4 per 100,000 residents — 44% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.4 /100k

Property Crime

3165.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Doña Ana, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	53.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Doña Ana sees average highs of 58.9°F in January and 95.6°F in July, with 10.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Doña Ana, NM
Average High — January	58.9°F
Average High — July	95.6°F
Annual Precipitation	10.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Doña Ana, NM	National Avg
Population	1,344	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

San Ysidro, NM 3 mi Las Cruces, NM 5 mi Fairacres, NM 6 mi Picacho Hills, NM 6 mi Radium Springs, NM 8 mi

Doña Ana vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doña Ana, NM affordable or expensive?

Doña Ana's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Doña Ana roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,400 and median rent is $705/month.

What is the crime rate in Doña Ana, NM?

Doña Ana's violent crime rate is 545.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3165.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Doña Ana?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Doña Ana, NM a good place to live?

Doña Ana, NM has a population of 1,344, a median household income of $26,223, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Doña Ana?

Doña Ana averages 58.9°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.9 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Doña Ana?

The population of Doña Ana, New Mexico is 1,344 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Doña Ana?

Key numbers for living in Doña Ana: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $104,400, median household income $26,223, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Doña Ana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.