Santa Teresa
Industrial Port & Lee Trevino Golf Courses
Port of EntryIndustrial Growth HubLee Trevino GolfWar Eagles Museum
Overview
Why People Move Here
Santa Teresa is the Las Cruces metro's industrial engine -- home to a port of entry processing $27B+ in annual cross-border trade, with a $2B transformation underway. Golf courses designed by Lee Trevino and the War Eagles Air Museum offer recreation, while new logistics parks and a 4,700-unit residential project signal rapid growth.
By the Numbers
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
Population
~5,973
Median Home
~$330K
Redfin median sale $314K June 2025; Movoto median list $346K March 2026; down 6.3% YoY
Median Income
$60,759-$63,161
household
School Rating
B-
Gadsden Independent Schools
Distance
~42 mi S via I-10/US-180
to downtown
Parks & Trails
4+
nearby
Transportation
Commute Times
Downtown Las Cruces~43-46 min / ~50-55 min
Downtown El Paso~20 min
Education
School Districts
Gadsden Independent Schools
B-- Santa Teresa High School (C+, GreatSchools 7/10, 1,177 students, 17:1)
- Santa Teresa Middle School (above average, 602 students, 14:1)
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