State rank#2 of 33
Smallest county224,266 residentsBernalillo County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 35013
Do�a Ana County, New Mexico
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population224,266
Household income$56,848
Unemployment4.9%
Life expectancy76 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Do�a Ana County has 224,266 residents and ranks #2 by population among New Mexico county equivalents. Median household income is $56,848. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.9%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Mexico
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Do�a Ana County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Do�a Ana County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $220,800 median home value and $934/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $56,848, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Do�a Ana County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, bachelor’s degree or higher, and primary care access. College attainment is 31.7% and life expectancy is 76 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 76 years, rank #7 of 32 available New Mexico counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 31.7%, rank #9 of 33 available New Mexico counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,617 residents, rank #11 of 31 available New Mexico counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Uninsured: 12.1%, rank #27 of 33; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $220,800, rank #25 of 33; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9%, rank #25 of 33; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Mexico
Rank and range use only counties in New Mexico with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$56,848
$56,848; above the state county median of $53,429.
State rank #12 of 32 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$220,800
$220,800; above the state county median of $167,200.
State rank #25 of 33 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$934/mo
$934/mo; above the state county median of $872/mo.
State rank #20 of 33 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.9%
4.9%; above the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #25 of 33 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.7%
31.7%; above the state county median of 20.9%.
State rank #9 of 33 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76 years
76 years; above the state county median of 74 years.
State rank #7 of 32 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
21.2%
21.2%; below the state county median of 21.9%.
State rank #13 of 33 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
12.1%
12.1%; above the state county median of 10.6%.
State rank #27 of 33 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,617 residents
1 per 1,617 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,091 residents.
State rank #11 of 31 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 267 residents
1 per 267 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 268 residents.
State rank #16 of 33 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Do�a Ana County FAQ
Is Do�a Ana County a good place to live?
Do�a Ana County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, bachelor’s degree or higher, and primary care access. College attainment is 31.7% and life expectancy is 76 years.
What should I know before moving to Do�a Ana County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $220,800 median home value and $934/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $56,848, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Do�a Ana County?
Do�a Ana County has 224,266 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Do�a Ana County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 35013; the parent state FIPS is 35.
What is the median household income in Do�a Ana County?
The ACS median household income is $56,848.
How much does housing cost in Do�a Ana County?
Housing benchmarks are $220,800 median home value and $934/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $56,848, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Do�a Ana County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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