Doña Ana County

NM · Pop. 115,888 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Doña Ana County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 115,888.

$/Acre: $4,462

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 219.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax5.64%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$75,224

Poverty Rate20.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,462

Median Home Price$308K

Acres for Sale930

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall18.4 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,728 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)257 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)6.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K801

Property Crime /100K714

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak