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Artesia, NM

Artesia, NM.

Population: 18,542 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Artesia, NM is $243,597 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 27.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,800/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,597

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

27.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,597
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
-2.8%
10-year appreciation
+20.5%
All-time peak (2021-07)
$250,678
House Price Index (state)
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,000
Median list price
$289,950
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-5.2%
Median days on market
27.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
36
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
-2.2%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,800/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$882/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,319/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,715/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,979/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
ARTESIA HIGH, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, HERMOSA ELEMENTARY, ARTESIA PARK JUNIOR HIGH, ROSELAWN ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, drought, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.7 in
Annual snowfall
4.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
195
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,151
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,392

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
2x4 Ranch Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-188 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
29.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,178
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
62.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,379
Average weekly wage
$1,446
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
156

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ArtesiaState medianUS median
Median home value$243,597$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$2,800/mo$1,508/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,178$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Artesia, NM?
$243,597.
What is the median sale price in Artesia, NM?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Artesia, NM?
Median days on market: 27.5 days.
What is typical rent in Artesia, NM?
Typical rent: $2,800/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Artesia, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, drought, hail, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Artesia, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Artesia, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Artesia, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Artesia, NM?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Artesia, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Artesia, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Artesia, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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