Is Las Cruces, NM 88011 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Las Cruces is a balanced market. With about 4.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score23/ 100

More competitive than 17% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #40 of 51 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market45Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$191▼ −2.0% vs. last year

The Las Cruces housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Las Cruces, NM 88011 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 4.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 133 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $367,341. Overall, Las Cruces is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Doña Ana County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Las Cruces ranks #40 of 51 NM ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).

Nearby, Santa Teresa 88008 (17% sold over asking) and Sunland Park 88063 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Anthony 88021Seller’s market $184 /sq ftGarfield 87936 — /sq ftHatch 87937 — /sq ftLa Mesa 88044Balanced $187 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Where Las Cruces is

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Questions about Las Cruces real estate

Is Las Cruces a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.2 months of supply in Las Cruces, NM 88011 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Las Cruces?

The typical home went under contract in 45 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Las Cruces sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Las Cruces?

About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Doña Ana County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Las Cruces?

The median sale price was $367,341 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $191 per square foot.

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