The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 88210 sells for about $278,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,800 a month.
ZIP 88210 — Artesia
The 88210 housing market remains resilient, supported by steady demand from the energy sector and limited inventory. While price growth has moderated, rental demand continues to climb, reflecting the area's ongoing economic reliance on regional industrial activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for energy-sector professionals, families seeking a stable small-town environment, and investors looking for rental demand driven by industrial activity.
Median prices moved up 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 88210, Eddy County NM
Crime rates in Artesia are generally consistent with regional averages for Eddy County, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains active community outreach to address safety trends.
The area is served by the Artesia Public Schools district, which is generally regarded as a stable and central component of the community's educational infrastructure.
The region faces moderate risks related to arid climate conditions, including potential for dust storms and localized flash flooding during monsoon season.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the energy and oilfield services sectors, which drive significant employment and infrastructure investment in the Permian Basin region.
Property taxes are assessed by Eddy County based on local millage rates; the area does not have a state-level income tax on residential property, though special district levies for school and hospital services apply.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents traveling within Artesia or to nearby industrial hubs via US-285.
Residents have access to local parks, the Artesia Aquatic Center, and various community sports facilities, with regional outdoor recreation available in the nearby Lincoln National Forest.
The rental market has seen significant upward pressure on pricing, driven by demand from the energy sector workforce and limited housing inventory.
The economy is dominated by the oil and gas industry, with major employers including regional energy firms and associated service providers.
Transportation is dominated by highway corridors like US-285 and US-82, which serve as the primary arteries for regional logistics and commuting.
Development is largely focused on industrial support facilities and residential infill to accommodate the energy-sector workforce.
The Eddy County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated annually to reflect market changes.
Parcels are subject to Artesia Public Schools district taxes and local hospital district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind risks, with market availability remaining stable but sensitive to climate-related loss trends.
New Mexico is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 88210 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A central cultural venue hosting local and touring performances.
Preserves the history of the Pecos Valley and the oil industry.
A primary community green space with recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.