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Roswell, NM

Roswell, NM.

Population: 27,524 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Roswell, NM is $233,555 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $238,000 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,371/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,555

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$233,555
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+53.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$234,055
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
$238,000
Median list price
$236,500
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
127
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-1.5%
Days to pending
75 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,371/mo
1-year rent change
+12.6%
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
BERRENDO ELEMENTARY, BERRENDO MIDDLE, DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY, GODDARD HIGH, MILITARY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AH
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Lea and West Second Street (0.8 mi)
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
60.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
24
Days with Good air quality
107
Days with Moderate air quality
11
Highest AQI recorded (year)
75

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,574
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,577

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER, LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - ROSWELL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-110 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
35.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,365
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
67.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,926
Average weekly wage
$802
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

RoswellState medianUS median
Median home value$233,555$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$238,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,371/mo$1,508/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,365$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 Roswell, NM?
$233,555.
What is the median sale price in Roswell, NM?
$238,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Roswell, NM?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Roswell, NM?
Typical rent: $1,371/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Roswell, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Roswell, NM in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AH.
What is the wildfire risk in Roswell, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Roswell, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Roswell, NM?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lea and West Second Street, 0.8 mi.
How many schools serve Roswell, NM?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Roswell, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Roswell, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 24. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Roswell, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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