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Carlsbad, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
31,813 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$78,277 Median Income $37,755 per capita
$187,900 Home Value $242,280 Zillow
$1,206 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
510 Violent Crime/100K 4,376 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,277 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,900 home value, $1,206/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
510 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlsbad, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,277
4% above
$37,755 per capita
Home Value
$187,900
33% below
Zillow: $242,280
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
4% above
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
510/100K
34% above
4,376/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Carlsbad Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carlsbad's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
67%
Rent
104%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
134%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlsbad 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

Carlsbad residents earn a median household income of $78,277 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,755. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% 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 Carlsbad is $187,900 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,280. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 24.3% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Carlsbad reports 510 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,376/100K. The murder rate is 7.1/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Carlsbad hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carlsbad has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population31,813
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,277
Per Capita$37,755
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$11,319M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,470

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,900
Rent$1,206
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$242,280
Housing Units13,714
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent510/100K
Property4,376/100K
Murder7.1/100K
Assault360/100K
Burglary934/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3,123 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Carlsbad was founded in 1888.
The median home in Carlsbad was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% 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.