Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
15%
Artesia, NM Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,092
Population
12,059
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Small-town charm in the New Mexico desert
Rural
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Desert
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Affordable
Artesia is a small desert community in southeastern New Mexico, about halfway between Roswell and Carlsbad on Highway 285. The somewhat secluded city features a vibrant Downtown district, with its eclectic shopping and dining scene complemented by the art deco Land of the Sun movie theater, the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, and a life-sized sculpture depicting the construction of an oil derrick.
Artesia is home to one of the U.S. Government’s residential sites for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, which brings in officers of various agencies from around the country. The local rental market tends to be quite affordable, with an abundance of single-family homes available to fit any budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,414
Average: $81,594
Education
1,453
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,757
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Artesia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Artesia, NM is $1,327 for one bedroom, $1,382 for two bedrooms, and $1,686 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Artesia has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,327/month
726 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Artesia, NM is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
354 Students
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
Public
Grades K-5
171 Students
Public
Grades K-5
149 Students
Artesia Park Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
539 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
546 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
806 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Airports
- Roswell Air Center
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.