At a Glance
Median Income
$97,712
$31,357 per capita
Home Value
$763,700
Zillow: $862,710
Median Rent
$2,276/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
1,693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Artesia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Artesia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Artesia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Artesia residents earn a median household income of $97,712 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,357. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Artesia is $763,700 , 171% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $862,710. Median rent is $2,276/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Artesia reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,693/100K. The murder rate is 6.0/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Artesia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Artesia has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population16,044
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density9,904/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$97,712
Per Capita$31,357
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$763,700
Rent$2,276
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$862,710
Housing Units4,773
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent429/100K
Property1,693/100K
Murder6.0/100K
Assault244/100K
Burglary536/100K
Health
Obesity21.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking11.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation55 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Artesia was founded in 1875.
The median home in Artesia was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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