White Sands Missile Range - On and Off Base Information

White Sands Missile Range Housing Information

White Sands Missle Range Housing and Information:

Location:  White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) is located in the Tularosa Basin of south-central New Mexico. The headquarters area is 27 miles east of Las Cruces, New Mexico and 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas. 

Cost of Living:  Cost of living varies in this area due to the distances to off-post resources. White Sands Missile Range, NM cost of living is 167.00, higher 3.00 lower than the U.S. National average. Las Cruces Metro Area, NM cost of living is 86.95 9.00 lower than the U.S. National average.

Base Operator: 575-678-2121

Area Population: White Sands Missile Range: 1,058; Las Cruces Metro Area: 198,791.

Schools: There is one Elementary and Middle School on the installations which are run by the Las Cruces Public School District. High School students living on the installations are assigned to Onate High School located in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces Public School District is the second largest school district in New Mexico. Contact the School Liaison Office at 575-678-7093 for more information.

Housing:  For assistance with on post housing contact the White Sands Housing at 575-674-2463 for more information.

Base Location

White Sands Missle Range
White Sands Missle Range, NM 88002

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