Why Invest in Las Cruces?

The natural beauty and splendor of the surrounding mountains, valley and Rio Grande River are enhanced by our beautiful year round weather, with 350-days of sunshine, mild winters, and refreshing summer evenings. Rainfall throughout the year is light. Snowfall is rare.

The people still have a warm and friendly small-town manner. Our city, and its economy are vibrant and growing. Las Cruces is the fastest growing city in New Mexico, and is the 11th fastest growth area in the nation with a current population of over 85,000 in the City and 185,000 when you include the surrounding Dona Ana County. In addition to the local residents, Las Cruces is the home of New Mexico State University with a student population of approximately 20,000 on a 6000-acre campus. New Mexico State University’s educational, cultural and athletic programs add significantly to life in our community. The economy is driven by agriculture, multiple aerospace companies, education, governmental, and medical facilities, as well as tourism, and winter “snowbirds.

”Las Cruces is a great place to live, work, retire, start a business, and raise children. More and more people from coast to coast know this, and are relocating here to take advantage of this."

This link is to a 3-minute video overview of Las Cruces and the various aspects of life in Las Cruces. It is worth the time to watch. It was made by Frank Borman, Astronaut, CEO Eastern Airlines, and now business owner, and resident of Las Cruces. ( Click Here )

You will find Las Cruces is a profitable place to invest because a few years back, Las Cruces began receiving nationwide recognition as “The Best" small metro area to do business (Forbes/Milken Institute), and the top area in the U.S. to retire by Money Magazine. Since then, the accolades keep coming. A list of the national publications that have recognized Las Cruces as one of the best relocation places in the country is found below.

Now the rest of the world has discovered what we've already known. The rewards of such distinctions can already be seen on our landscape. The number of custom homes built in the area continues to soar, and the Chamber of Commerce records new businesses opening almost weekly. New restaurants are popping up all over town. Change and growth seem to be the one thing that remains constant in our part of Southern New Mexico.

The following .pdf Adobe Document, is an “Analysis of the Residential Real Estate Market from 1999 through the end of 2006.” This is pure facts and figures, plus my analysis of the data. I know that this will be helpful in determining whether Las Cruces is a market you should invest in. ( Click Here ) For the very latest market update, go to the "current market analysis" category on our BLOG: LCRealEstateBlog.com

I list the following “RECOGNITIONS” of Las Cruces only because they represent outside validation of the reason that over the last 5 years we have seen outstanding population growth, an influx of businesses, and an active Real Estate Market that is showing no signs of slowing down ( right up to and including this present month) as many other metropolitan areas are experiencing.
We are recommended by the following books:

• America's 100 Best Places to Retire by Elizabeth Armstrong
• America's Best and Most Affordable Places to retire by John Howells
• 50 Fabulous Places to Retire in America by Arthur & Mary Griffith

The following Publications all recommend living, working and doing business in Las Cruces:

Two very impressive recommendations of Las Cruces have been awarded in the first 6-months of 2006.

• In Forbes Magazine, the May 2006 rated Las Cruces as the #2 Best Smaller Metro Areas for business and careers.
  
• The July issue of AARP Magazine has listed Las Cruces as one of 5 Dream towns. A city that offer culture, cachet, peace and quiet and don't cost a fortune to live there.
  
• The # 2 Best College Towns to Retire – CNN -Money Magazine November 2005” For the second time in four years, Las Cruces made one of Money’s lists of best places to retire; this time as a college town. The article cited several factors, including Las Cruces’ great weather, amazing views, cultural scene and low cost of living.
  
  
• One of the Best Places to Retire by Money Magazine, June 2002 The article cited several factors, including Las Cruces’ great weather, amazing views, cultural scene, low cost of living and the country’s best Mexican food and, according to the article, possibly the hottest chile in the U.S.A. The article indicated Las Cruces’ warm climate and mild winters were perfect for year-round activities such as tennis, hiking, golf and visiting attractions like the dunes of nearby White Sands National Monument.
  
  
• Best Small Metro Area for Business and Careers Forbes/Milken Institute, 2002, 2003 & 2004 The rankings were based on “job growth, earned income, and “a measure of activity in critical technologies that foster future growth
  
  
• Ranked among the Top Five Places to Retire in the nation by Your Money Magazine
• Inc. Magazine rated Top 25 Cities for Doing Business in America March 2004
• Named one of Top 100 Places to live by Relocate-America.com
• Named one of the “Best Sports Towns by Sports Illustrated May 2004
• Ranked in the Top 10 College Towns to Settle In by Modern Maturity Magazine (AARP publication).
• Best Place to Live by Family Digest, Fall 2002
• Top 10 Cities for Hispanics to Live by Hispanic Magazine, 2002 and 2003
• Top 50 Motor Coach Destinations in the United States by the National Bus Association, 2004 and 2005
• Top Destination by Facilities & Destinations Magazine, 2001, 2002 and 2004
• One of America's Top 100 Retirement Towns by Where to Retire Magazine, Fall 2001, and again in December 2005, and January 2006.