Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Las Vegas, NM
25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.
Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Las Vegas, NM — Key Takeaways
Las Vegas has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Mesita CDP with a median home value of $39,000. The strongest job market is in Los Luceros CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.5%.
Las Vegas has a population of 13,194, a median household income of $39,558, an unemployment rate of 7.9%, and a poverty rate of 31.2%. The median home value citywide is $131,500, which is 53% below the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canova CDP | 57 | ||
| Rowe CDP | 57 | ||
| Los Luceros CDP | 55 | ||
4 | Mesita CDP | 52 | |
5 | Mesquite CDP | 43 | |
6 | Doña Ana CDP | 40 | |
7 | Thoreau CDP | 35 | |
8 | Boles Acres CDP | 34 | |
9 | Las Tusas CDP | 31 | |
10 | High Rolls CDP | 31 | |
11 | Sunshine CDP | 31 | |
12 | La Huerta CDP | 31 | |
13 | Pinedale CDP | 31 | |
14 | Mimbres CDP | 31 | |
15 | Sedillo CDP | 31 | |
16 | Carnuel CDP | 31 | |
17 | Cedro CDP | 31 | |
18 | Atoka CDP | 30 | |
19 | Tome CDP | 27 | |
20 | Paa-Ko CDP | 24 | |
21 | Sandia Knolls CDP | 24 | |
22 | Salem CDP | 24 | |
23 | Las Maravillas CDP | 22 | |
24 | Keeler Farm CDP | 3 | |
25 | Happy Valley CDP | 0 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Las Vegas for each growth-potential metric.
Lowest median home value
- $39,000
- $44,400
- $50,700
- $62,100
- $97,000
Lowest unemployment rate
- 0.5%
- 0.7%
- 2.0%
- 2.6%
- 3.1%
Lowest violent crime rate
- 7.2 per 1K
- 8.0 per 1K
- 9.5 per 1K
- 9.9 per 1K
- 10.6 per 1K
Lowest median rent
- $705
- $869
- $940
- $972
Highest median household income
- $199,583
- $100,781
- $100,694
- $98,298
- $90,708
Lowest poverty rate
- 2.3%
- 2.5%
- 2.7%
- 3.0%
- 3.6%
Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.
- Affordability vs City Average
- 30% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 25% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment)
- 20% weight
- Safety
- 15% weight
- Environment (Air Quality)
- 10% weight
Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.