Where Are People Moving in Luna, NM?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
188
People moving out
229
Net migration
-242
Luna, NM is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 188 people moved in and 229 moved out, for a net loss of -242. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Luna, NM’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Luna, NM from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Doña Ana, NMNew Mexico | 69 | 111 |
| Maricopa, AZArizona | 50 | 103 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 25 | 90 |
| Grant, NMNew Mexico | 22 | 48 |
| El Paso, TXTexas | 22 | 40 |
Top counties people left Luna, NM for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Doña Ana, NMNew Mexico | 109 | 186 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 42 | 158 |
| Maricopa, AZArizona | 31 | 55 |
| El Paso, TXTexas | 27 | 59 |
| Grant, NMNew Mexico | 20 | 30 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Luna, NM or leaving?
Luna, NM had a net loss of -242 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 188 people moving in and 229 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Luna, NM from?
The largest sources of new Luna, NM residents are Doña Ana, NM, Maricopa, AZ, San Diego, CA. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Luna, NM go?
People leaving Luna, NM most often move to Doña Ana, NM, San Diego, CA, Maricopa, AZ. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Luna, NM migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Luna, NM's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Luna, NM migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.