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Carlsbad, NM

Carlsbad, NM.

Population: 39,828 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carlsbad, NM is $254,074 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,900 after a median 35.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,654/month. 14 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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$254,074

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

35.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,074
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
-7.9%
10-year appreciation
+16.8%
All-time peak (2021-06)
$275,870
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
$339,900
Median list price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+17.2%
Median days on market
35.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
122
Active listings
93
1-year forecast
-1.7%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,654/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
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Schools include
CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS, CARLSBAD HIGH, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER, CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUS, MONTERREY 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
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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)

Annual precipitation
13.3 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,010
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,285

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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
1,977
Housing built before 1970
42.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,103
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

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

CarlsbadState medianUS median
Median home value$254,074$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$339,900$325,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,654/mo$1,508/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,103$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 Carlsbad, NM?
$254,074.
What is the median sale price in Carlsbad, NM?
$339,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Carlsbad, NM?
Median days on market: 35.5 days.
What is typical rent in Carlsbad, NM?
Typical rent: $1,654/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carlsbad, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, drought, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Carlsbad, NM in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carlsbad, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carlsbad, NM?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carlsbad, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carlsbad, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carlsbad, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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