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Fairacres, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
616
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
292
ZIP codes
0
Fairacres and its ZIP codes
Fairacres at a glance
- Fairacres is about 17 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,200 (13% above New Mexico).
Local data for Fairacres, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairacres, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$279,200
Homeownership
94.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (365), German Americans (154), Italian Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Fairacres.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.86B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
Fairacres, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairacres, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairacres, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Fairacres
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Picacho HillsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.2 |
| MesillaTown | 3.2 mi | 5.7 |
| San YsidroCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.6 |
| TortugasCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| University ParkCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| San PabloCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Doña AnaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Las CrucesCity | 6.7 mi | 76.9 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Radium SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6 |
| Butterfield ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| La MesaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| OrganCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| BerinoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairacres, NM in?
- Fairacres is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Fairacres, NM?
- About 616 people live in Fairacres, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairacres?
- Nearby places include Picacho Hills (2.6 mi), Mesilla (3.2 mi), San Ysidro (3.9 mi), Tortugas (5.4 mi), University Park (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023