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
$256,596 Zillow
$1,206
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
531
Violent Crime/100K
2,839 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,277 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,900 home value, $1,206/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$187,900
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
4% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,714
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$187,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$256,596
Redfin Median Sale
$339,000
Median Sale Price
$339,000
Median List Price
$285,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.9%
Owner-Occupied
28.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$828/mo
1 Bedroom
$927/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,129/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,496/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,758/mo
Census median rent:
$1,206/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,653/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$339,000
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
29
Price Drops
16.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Active Inventory
99
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $187,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $256,596 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $339,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $339,000 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $197 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,206 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,653 |
| FMR Studio | $828 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $927 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,129 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,496 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,758 |
Market
| Days on Market | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.2% |
| Homes Sold | 29 |
| Active Inventory | 99 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $197 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,714 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |