La Union
Twin Pueblos United Along the Rio Grande
Historic Pueblo HeritageRio Grande FarmlandVillage CharacterMid-1800s Roots
Overview
Why People Move Here
La Union is one of the Mesilla Valley's oldest settlements, born from the merging of two pueblos in the mid-1800s. This tiny community of under 1,000 residents maintains its agricultural heritage along the Rio Grande, with pecan orchards and farmland defining the landscape.
By the Numbers
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
Population
~971
Median Home
~$150K
Too small a market for reliable median data; very few listings available
Median Income
$56,411
household
School Rating
B-
Gadsden Independent Schools
Distance
~27 mi S via I-10/NM-28
to downtown
Parks & Trails
3+
nearby
Transportation
Commute Times
Downtown Las Cruces~30-35 min
El Paso~25 min
Education
School Districts
Gadsden Independent Schools
B-- La Union Elementary School
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