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What Is the Average Rent in Artesia city, New Mexico?

$1,288/month 47.2%vs 2023 ($875)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Artesia city, New Mexico is $1,288/month (±$408), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $229,400 (±$15,868), and the median household income is $74,915/year. The unemployment rate in Eddy County, New Mexico was 3.5% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Artesia city, New Mexico

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,288
Median Home Value$229,400
Median Household Income$74,915
Total Housing Units4,737
Renter-Occupied Units1,677
Renter-Occupied Share35%
Households Paying 50%+ Income159 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.5%

How does Artesia city, New Mexico compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in New Mexico.

Higher rent than 87% of cities in New Mexico · 25th of 185

Cheapest: Cuba village($306)
Priciest: Sandia Heights CDP($3,050)
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1Sandia Heights CDP$3,050
2Cañoncito CDP$3,011
3Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)$2,717
… 21 more …
25Artesia city(you are here)$1,288
… 157 more …
183Cuba village$306
184Mescalero CDP$260
185Peña Blanca CDP$99

ZIP codes in Artesia city

1 ZIP code overlap Artesia city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Artesia city, New Mexico?

The median gross rent in Artesia city, New Mexico is $1,288/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Artesia city, New Mexico?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Artesia city, New Mexico is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Artesia city, New Mexico?

The median home value in Artesia city, New Mexico is $229,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Artesia city are rent-burdened?

In Artesia city, New Mexico, 159 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Artesia city, New Mexico?

The median household income in Artesia city, New Mexico is $74,915/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,288 has a margin of error of ±$408. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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