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Mesquite
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Mesquite, New Mexico, is a friendly, rural community located just south of Las Cruces in the Mesilla Valley, known for its laidback pace and agricultural landscape. The city offers a glimpse of traditional Southwestern life, with family-run eateries, historic sites, and proximity to scenic desert drives.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
20,471
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
32.16°, -106.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,820
Local Cost
$1,048
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
70
English
95
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-13.6°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
229 mm
Internet Speed
111 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LRU
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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