At a Glance
Median Income
$77,647
$36,351 per capita
Home Value
$213,800
Zillow: $241,972
Median Rent
$875/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
526/100K
3,041/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Artesia residents earn a median household income of $77,647 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,351. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,976 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Artesia is $213,800 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,972. Median rent is $875/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Artesia reports 526 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,041/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Artesia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Artesia has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population12,555
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density1,103/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,647
Per Capita$36,351
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$11,319M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,470
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,800
Rent$875
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$241,972
Housing Units5,604
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent526/100K
Property3,041/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault412/100K
Burglary639/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3,424 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Artesia was founded in 1905.
The median home in Artesia was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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