Las Cruces, NM local economy
16th
Las Cruces, NM ranks in the 16th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 2,589 in January 2025, up 22.6% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 72 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 81,241 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 2,589 in January 2025, up 22.6% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 72 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Las Cruces, NM rank among United States metros?
- Las Cruces, NM ranks in the 16th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Las Cruces, NM?
- New business applications or registrations in Las Cruces, NM was 2,589 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Las Cruces, NM?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Las Cruces, NM was 72 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Las Cruces, NM?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Las Cruces, NM was 81,241 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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