Mesilla, New Mexico
Quick Statistics
Mesilla is a community in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, home to about 1,717 people spread across 5.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,125 a year, and a typical home is worth about $301,400. About 60.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 22 percent over the past decade.
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Among the New Mexico towns GeoStat tracks, Mesilla ranks number 107 of 495 in population, number 114 in median household income, number 77 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Mesilla typically top out near 96°F in July, while January nights average about 30°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fairacres, NM | 2.9 mi. | 616 |
| 2. | San Pablo, NM | 3.0 mi. | 696 |
| 3. | University Park, NM | 3.7 mi. | 2,782 |
| 4. | Las Cruces, NM | 4.1 mi. | 114,197 |
| 5. | San Ysidro, NM | 6.0 mi. | 2,118 |
| 6. | Dona Ana, NM | 8.6 mi. | 868 |
| 7. | San Miguel, NM | 9.3 mi. | 772 |
| 8. | Mesquite, NM | 10.0 mi. | 675 |
What is the population of Mesilla, New Mexico?
Mesilla has a population of about 1,717 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Mesilla, New Mexico in?
Mesilla is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the median home value in Mesilla, New Mexico?
The median home value in Mesilla is about $301,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Mesilla, New Mexico?
The median personal income in Mesilla is about $37,125 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Mesilla, New Mexico?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded in Dona Ana County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Mesilla, New Mexico?
Typical July highs run about 96 degrees and January lows about 30 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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