Housing by town in Eddy County, New Mexico
Eddy County, New Mexico has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,245 (±$119) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $946 in 2015–2019 (+31.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Loving has the highest median gross rent ($1,327) and Atoka the lowest ($1,157).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,245 (±$119)
- Households that rent
- 26.7%
- Median household income
- $78,426
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Eddy County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | $1,288 | 35.4% | $74,915 | $229,400 | $1,138 |
| Atoka | $1,157 | 27.2% | $83,704 | $116,200 | $563 |
| Carlsbad | $1,236 | 29.8% | $72,306 | $200,000 | $1,066 |
| Hope | — | 0.0% | $111,250 | $113,600 | $822 |
| La Huerta | — | 0.0% | $78,861 | $345,100 | $1,897 |
| Loving | $1,327 | 24.6% | $43,884 | $171,600 | $402 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,050 | $35,050 | $56,100 |
| 2 people | $24,050 | $40,050 | $64,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,050 | $72,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,050 | $80,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,100 | $86,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,100 | $92,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,100 | $99,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,100 | $105,750 |
How the places in Eddy County rank across New Mexico
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Crime reported to police in Eddy County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 260 | 447 | 1,474 | 2,535 | 58,151 | 3 of 5 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for Eddy County recorded 260 violent and 1,474 property crimes, 447 and 2,535 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Eddy County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Police Department | 31,287 | 176 | 823 |
| Eddy County Sheriff's Office | 14,719 | 58 | 306 |
| Artesia Police Department | 12,145 | 26 | 345 |
| Loving Police Department | 1,295 | — | — |
| Hope Police Department | 107 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Eddy County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88220 | 39,828 | $1,241 | $206,900 | $78,162 | 26.0% |
| 88210 | 18,542 | $1,243 | $223,800 | $79,632 | 28.7% |
| 88256 | 1,935 | $1,291 | $211,000 | $45,714 | 19.7% |
| 88263 | 309 | — | — | — | 53.8% |
| 88255 | 72 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Eddy County
What is the crime rate in Eddy County?
In 2023, the police departments that report for Eddy County recorded 447 violent and 2,535 property crimes per 100,000 residents (260 violent and 1,474 property crimes in all).
Which place in Eddy County has the highest rent?
Loving has the highest median gross rent, $1,327 (±$209) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Eddy County has the lowest rent?
Atoka has the lowest median gross rent, $1,157 (±$240) a month.
What is the median rent in Eddy County, New Mexico?
The median gross rent in Eddy County is $1,245 (±$119) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eddy County, New Mexico
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eddy County, New Mexico
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Eddy County, NM
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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