Housing data for University Park, NM
University Park, NM has an estimated 2,782 residents and 577 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Doña Ana County.
100.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $792 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,782 (±97)
- Housing units
- 577 (±94)
- Households that rent
- 100.0%
- Median gross rent
- $792
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −5.5%
What stands out in University Park
Rental vacancy rate: 38.8% (±15.9 points) in University Park, higher than in Doña Ana County (4.1%).
Households that rent: 100.0% (±22.2 points) in University Park, higher than in Doña Ana County (34.5%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 72.5% (±22.3 points) in University Park, higher than in Doña Ana County (27.9%).
Homes built before 1980: 65.5% (±18.4 points) in University Park, higher than in Doña Ana County (31.8%).
Housing in University Park at a glance
- Median rent: $792 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 48.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 100.0% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $30,156 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Types of homes: 7.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 0.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 65.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 38.8% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 75.4% heat with utility gas (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 11.9 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −5.5% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 72.5% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 4.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
University Park against Doña Ana County, its state and the nation
| University Park | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,782 (±97) | 224,266 (exact) | 2,120,246 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 577 (±94) | 92,436 (±186) | 956,964 (±262) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 100.0% (±22.2 points) | 34.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.0% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $792 (±$63) | $934 (±$32) | $1,067 (±$11) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $30,156 (±$13,586) | $56,848 (±$2,642) | $64,059 (±$808) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $220,800 (±$5,556) | $248,100 (±$1,957) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $1,480 (±$49) | $1,731 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 65.5% (±18.4 points) | 31.8% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.5 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 11.9 minutes (±2.2) | 22.8 minutes (±1.2) | 23.5 minutes (±0.3) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 77.8% (±13.7 points) | 90.6% (±1.0 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 20.1 years (±0.5) | 34.3 years (±0.2) | 39.4 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
University Park covers 1.5 square miles of land, about 1,812 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How University Park has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,945 (±325) | 2,782 (±97) | −5.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 599 (±49) | 577 (±94) | −3.7% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $699 (±$17) | $792 (±$63) | +13.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $15,396 (±$2,609) | $30,156 (±$13,586) | +95.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 100.0% (±9.9 points) | 100.0% (±22.2 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 41.8% (±11.0 points) | 38.8% (±15.9 points) | −3.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in University Park
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88003 | 99% | 404 | — | — | — |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near University Park
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesilla | 3.7 mi | $994 | $301,400 | 10.4% |
| Las Cruces | 4.3 mi | $974 | $231,700 | 44.1% |
| San Ysidro (community) | 6.8 mi | $916 | $335,300 | 15.0% |
| Picacho Hills | 8.2 mi | — | $456,400 | 0.0% |
| Butterfield Park | 11 mi | — | $258,500 | 70.7% |
| Vado | 12 mi | $756 | $104,400 | 30.7% |
| Berino | 16 mi | — | $105,100 | 7.3% |
| Radium Springs | 17 mi | — | $136,100 | 24.7% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for University Park, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $790 | $975 | $1,073 | $1,461 | $1,692 |
HUD income limits for University Park, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,350 | $27,200 | $43,550 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,100 | $49,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,000 | $55,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,850 | $62,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,000 | $67,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,100 | $72,100 |
| 7 people | $48,200 | $48,200 | $77,100 |
| 8 people | $51,300 | $51,300 | $82,050 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Las Cruces, NM MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $79,900.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
University Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about University Park
What is the average rent in University Park, NM?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in University Park is $792 (±$63) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in University Park rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in University Park pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in University Park?
University Park, NM has an estimated 577 (±94) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in University Park?
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 96.9% of homes in University Park, NM.
How old are most homes in University Park?
65.5% of homes in University Park, NM were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How long is the average commute in University Park?
Workers who live in University Park, NM take an average of 11.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is University Park growing?
In University Park, the number of residents went from 2,945 in 2015–2019 to 2,782 in 2020–2024 (−5.5%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in University Park?
The ZIP code that covers University Park is 88003.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park CDP, New Mexico
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park CDP, New Mexico
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park CDP, New Mexico
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park CDP, New Mexico
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Las Cruces, NM MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Las Cruces, NM MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for University Park CDP, New Mexico (place:81030, in state:35).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .