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Lake Arthur, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
438
Population
826/sq mi density
$81,875
Median Income
$31,661 per capita
$113,900
Home Value
$241,972 Zillow
$728
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,328
Violent Crime/100K
3,473 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,875 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,900 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,328 violent crimes/100K (250% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$113,900
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$728/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.8%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
178
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$113,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$241,972
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.8%
Owner-Occupied
26.2%
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:
$728/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
13.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
56% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
73.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $113,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,972 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $728 |
| FMR Studio | $828 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $927 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,129 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,496 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,758 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 178 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 13.7% |