The median home value in Carlsbad, NM is $183,800. This is lower than the county median home value of $233,660. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Carlsbad, NM is $183,800. Approximately 59.98% of Carlsbad homes are owned, compared to 25.59% rented, while 14.43% are vacant. Carlsbad real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Carlsbad real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Carlsbad has a population of approximately 31,525 and experiences a population change rate of 23.02%. The population density is 1,012.5 / sq mi.
The median household income for Carlsbad is $70,745, with 11,455 households and an average household size of 2.71.
The cost of living index in Carlsbad is 83.6%.
The median value of a home in Carlsbad is $183,800 with an appreciation rate of 6.2%. 60.0% of housing in the city is owned while 25.6% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Carlsbad is 2.10%, and recent job growth is at 2.64%. Future job growth is projected at 29.39%.
The sales tax rate in Carlsbad is 7.52%, while the income tax rate is 4.90%.
School expenditures in Carlsbad are $13,128, and the school ratio is 18.3:1.
The average high temperature in July is 94.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 27.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 13.4 inches per year, with 5.3 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 83.56 | 83.03 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 9.69 | 10 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 17.98 | 16.9 |
| Graduate Degree | 5.54 | 5.62 |
| Expenditures per Student | $13,128 | $13,128 |
| Students per Teacher | 18.30 | 18.30 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | KG - 05 | 162 | 12.3 | 88210 |
| Craft Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 254 | 17.5 | 88220 |
| Dr. Emmitt Smith | PK - PK | 114 | 10.6 | 88220 |
| ECE Center | PK - KG | 564 | 17.1 | 88220 |
| Grand Hts Early Child | PK - KG | 393 | 13.2 | 88210 |
| Hermosa Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 332 | 15.5 | 88210 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 275 | 13.2 | 88220 |
| Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 316 | 17.2 | 88220 |
| Lake Arthur Elementary School | PK - 05 | 55 | 19.6 | 88253 |
| Loving Elementary School | PK - 05 | 270 | 15 | 88256 |
| Monterrey Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 358 | 16.6 | 88220 |
| Pate Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 293 | 14.8 | 88220 |
| Penasco Elementary School | KG - 08 | 25 | 8.3 | 88250 |
| Puckett Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 271 | 16.9 | 88220 |
| Riverside Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 256 | 16.3 | 88220 |
| Roselawn Elementary School | KG - 05 | 190 | 14.1 | 88210 |
| Sunset Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 431 | 18 | 88220 |
| Yeso Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 496 | 16.6 | 88210 |
| Yucca Elementary School | 01 - 05 | 313 | 16.6 | 88210 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia Zia Intermediate School | 06 - 07 | 581 | 16.7 | 88210 |
| Carlsbad Intermediate School | 07 - 08 | 1014 | 18.1 | 88220 |
| Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy | 06 - 06 | 493 | 16.7 | 88220 |
| Lake Arthur Middle School | 06 - 08 | 27 | 7 | 88253 |
| Loving Middle School | 06 - 08 | 136 | 12.6 | 88256 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia High School | 10 - 12 | 800 | 17.6 | 88210 |
| Carlsbad Early College High | 09 - 12 | 61 | 19.7 | 88220 |
| Carlsbad High School | 09 - 12 | 1684 | 20.3 | 88220 |
| Lake Arthur High School | 09 - 12 | 37 | 5.8 | 88253 |
| Loving High School | 09 - 12 | 189 | 14.1 | 88256 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia Park Junior High School | 08 - 09 | 591 | 15.8 | 88210 |
| Jefferson Montessori School | KG - 12 | 188 | 15.9 | 88220 |