Updated September 10, 2026
How much housing does Las Cruces have?
The Census counts 49,809 housing units in Las Cruces for a population of about 112,612 — roughly 2.3 people for every housing unit.
That makes Las Cruces the second largest of the four New Mexico cities with a page here; Albuquerque counts 256,861.
Who arranges chimney work on a Las Cruces home?
About 55.6% of occupied Las Cruces homes are owner-occupied, which leaves about 44.4% rented.
Even at 55.6% owner-occupied, the remaining 44.4% of Las Cruces homes are rented, where the person who notices a problem and the person who authorizes the repair are not the same. Say which you are when you send a request.
Tenure also decides who keeps the paperwork. A Las Cruces chimney's earlier reports follow the property, not the occupant, so ask for them whichever side of that 55.6% you are on.
Which cities near Las Cruces have their own page here?
Roswell, about 150 miles away, Albuquerque, about 192 miles away, and Santa Fe, about 235 miles away — measured from Las Cruces.
Those are great-circle distances between the Census 2023 Gazetteer interior points of each place, so the drive is longer than the figure.
Roswell's median build year is 1968 against Las Cruces's 1989, a 21-year difference in the housing the two chimneys belong to.
What you can observe safely
- Photograph from ground level only.
- Note if a recent storm preceded the change.
What to avoid
- Do not climb onto the roof or enter the chimney.
- Do not alter gas components, venting, or safety controls.
- Do not use a test fire to diagnose the problem.
Possible causes to assess
- Attachment damage
- Weather-related displacement
- Deteriorated or incompatible component
A symptom cannot establish the cause remotely. An assessment of the complete system helps determine the appropriate repair.
Chimney cap installation in Las CrucesA few common questions
Can this be diagnosed from a photo?
A photo can document a symptom and help prepare a visit. It cannot confirm concealed conditions or establish that a chimney or fuel-burning appliance is safe.