Mesilla
Historic Plaza & Chile Culture Heritage
Historic PlazaAdobe HeritageFine DiningBosque State Park
Overview
Why People Move Here
Mesilla is a historic town anchored by its National Historic Landmark plaza, where Billy the Kid was once tried and sentenced. With adobe boutiques, acclaimed restaurants like La Posta and Double Eagle, and the 1905 Fountain Theatre, Mesilla offers a living-history experience just five minutes from Las Cruces.
By the Numbers
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
Population
~1,840
Median Home
~$420K
Homes.com ~$420K median (12-mo); limited inventory in historic town
Median Income
$74,750
household
School Rating
B
Las Cruces Public Schools
Distance
~5 mi SW via NM-28
to downtown
Parks & Trails
4+
nearby
Transportation
Commute Times
Downtown Las Cruces~10 min / ~15 min
NMSU~8 min
Education
School Districts
Las Cruces Public Schools
B- Mesilla Elementary School (above average)
- J. Paul Taylor Academy (charter, A-rated, #3 public K-8 in NM)
Mesilla Valley Christian School
A-#4 private K-12 in NM
- Private K-12
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