The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 88047 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 88047 — Rincon
The housing market in 88047 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand from local professionals. While sales volume is low, the market maintains a healthy balance between buyers and sellers, supported by the area's desirability and proximity to Las Cruces employment centers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and university-affiliated professionals seeking a quieter, semi-rural atmosphere while remaining within a short commute of Las Cruces employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 88047, Dona Ana County NM
Crime in the Mesilla Park area is generally considered low compared to the broader Las Cruces urban core, with property crime being the primary concern reported by local law enforcement.
Schools serving the area are part of the Las Cruces Public Schools district, which maintains a mix of ratings; local elementary options are generally well-regarded by residents.
The area faces moderate risk from flash flooding due to its proximity to the Rio Grande and arroyos, while wildfire risk is low; standard property insurance covers wind and hail common to the high desert.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to New Mexico State University and the expanding logistics and agricultural sectors in the Mesilla Valley.
Property taxes are assessed by Doña Ana County based on the state's millage rate system; there are no specific MUD or PID districts commonly associated with residential parcels in this established ZIP.
Residents primarily commute via I-10 and NM-28, providing a direct 10-15 minute drive to downtown Las Cruces and the NMSU campus.
The area features immediate access to the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park for hiking and birdwatching, with historic Old Mesilla plaza offering dining and boutique shopping within 3 miles.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates due to demand from university students and faculty, with limited new multi-family construction in this specific ZIP.
The economy is anchored by New Mexico State University, regional healthcare providers, and the agricultural industry of the Mesilla Valley.
Development is largely infill-focused due to the established nature of the community and proximity to protected agricultural lands.
Parcels are served by the Las Cruces Public Schools district and standard county utility services.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and hail events common in Southern New Mexico.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 88047 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld4.416.5 mi
- Mesilla Valley Maze4.610.2 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.87.4 mi
- Rockin’ Jump Indoor Trampoline Park- Las Cruces4.27.5 mi
- La Posta De Mesilla4.46.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.27.9 mi
- D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO4.77.4 mi
- Vado Speedway Park4.86.6 mi
- Pan American Center4.55.7 mi
- Young Park4.57.5 mi
- Dripping Springs Natural Area4.810.8 mi
- Telshor 12 - Allen Theatres4.510.4 mi
- New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum4.66.5 mi
- Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument4.811.1 mi
- White Sands Missile Range Museum4.418.1 mi
- New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum4.66.5 mi
- Museum of Nature & Science4.78.5 mi
- The Bean at Josefina’s4.47.1 mi
- Billy the Kid Gift Shop4.47 mi
- Young Park4.57.5 mi
- Dripping Springs Natural Area4.810.8 mi
- Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument4.811.1 mi
- La Llorona Park4.510.1 mi
- Apodaca Park4.39.4 mi
- Mesilla Valley Mall4.27.5 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.47.6 mi
- Albertsons4.37.3 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.27.8 mi
- Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces4.78.3 mi
- EpShuttles4.728.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Protected riparian area along the Rio Grande offering trails and wildlife viewing.
Historic district with restaurants, galleries, and cultural events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.