Investor-grade market analytics for Carlsbad-Artesia, New Mexico. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$253,887
+0.8% year-over-year
7.6%
gross annual
-5.9%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-5.9% year-over-year
Migration: Top 50% nationally
In-migrants avg $56,087 AGI vs out-migrants $67,874
Opportunity Zone Market
1 ZIP codes in Carlsbad-Artesia are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM is in a stabilization phase with 0.8% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.19x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+1 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 7.56% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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